Hilliard City School District
School District · Columbus, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
24
14 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,050
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
24
14 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,050
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Evaluating Hilliard City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hilliard City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Washington Elementary School
Dublin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Darby Creek Elementary School
Hilliard · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hoffman Trails Elementary School
Hilliard · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#274 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,050
+$393 vs Ohio median
District size
16,164 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Hilliard City ranks #274 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Hilliard City's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Washington Elementary School (8.9/10), Darby Creek Elementary School (8.6/10), and Hoffman Trails Elementary School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 30% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 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 Hilliard City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Hilliard City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Darby Creek Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Hoffman Trails Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Avery Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Hilliard Tharp Sixth Grade Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Ridgewood Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Norwich Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Alton Darby Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Scioto Darby Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Hilliard Memorial Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 24 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hilliard City
Hilliard City is a Columbus, Ohio school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 16,164 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. The district invests $15,050 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Hilliard City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Washington Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Hilliard City students show an average math proficiency of 74.8% and ELA proficiency of 75.9%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hilliard City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hilliard City with test data.
Schools in Hilliard City
24 schools Elementary Schools 14
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Columbus
- Total Enrollment
- 16,164
- Teachers (FTE)
- 981
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hilliard City?
Hilliard City has 24 schools in total — 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hilliard City?
The average composite rating for Hilliard 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 Hilliard City?
Hilliard City spends $15,050 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hilliard City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hilliard City is 16.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hilliard City?
Washington Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hilliard City with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Hilliard City?
Across schools in Hilliard City with test data, the average math proficiency is 74.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hilliard City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Hilliard City has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 24 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
- 74.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.9%
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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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