Gahanna-jefferson City School District
School District · Gahanna, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,473
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,473
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Evaluating Gahanna-jefferson City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gahanna-jefferson City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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High Point Elementary School
Gahanna · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jefferson Elementary School
Gahanna · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chapelfield Elementary School
Gahanna · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#272 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,473
$184 vs Ohio median
District size
8,121 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Gahanna-jefferson City ranks #272 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Gahanna-jefferson City's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are High Point Elementary School (8.7/10), Jefferson Elementary School (8.3/10), and Chapelfield Elementary School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 35% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Gahanna-jefferson City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Gahanna-jefferson City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Point Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Jefferson Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Chapelfield Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Blacklick Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Gahanna East Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Royal Manor Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Gahanna West Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Gahanna South Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Goshen Lane Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Lincoln Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gahanna-jefferson City
Gahanna-jefferson City is a Gahanna, Ohio school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 8,121 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.5:1. The district invests $14,473 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Gahanna-jefferson City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is High Point Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Gahanna-jefferson City students show an average math proficiency of 75.1% and ELA proficiency of 80.1%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Gahanna-jefferson City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gahanna-jefferson City with test data.
Schools in Gahanna-jefferson City
12 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Gahanna
- Total Enrollment
- 8,121
- Teachers (FTE)
- 417
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gahanna-jefferson City?
Gahanna-jefferson City has 12 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gahanna-jefferson City?
The average composite rating for Gahanna-jefferson City is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gahanna-jefferson City?
Gahanna-jefferson City spends $14,473 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gahanna-jefferson City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gahanna-jefferson City is 19.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gahanna-jefferson City?
High Point Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Gahanna-jefferson City with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Gahanna-jefferson City?
Across schools in Gahanna-jefferson City with test data, the average math proficiency is 75.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gahanna-jefferson City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Gahanna-jefferson City has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 75.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 80.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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