Southwest Licking Local School District
School District · Pataskala, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,739
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,739
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Evaluating Southwest Licking Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Southwest Licking Local 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.
Watkins Intermediate School
Pataskala · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kirkersville Elementary School
Etna · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pataskala Elementary School
Pataskala · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#387 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,739
$2,918 vs Ohio median
District size
4,924 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Southwest Licking Local ranks #387 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Southwest Licking Local's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Watkins Intermediate School (7.8/10), Kirkersville Elementary School (7.8/10), and Pataskala Elementary School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Southwest Licking Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watkins Intermediate School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Kirkersville Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Pataskala Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Watkins Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Watkins Memorial High School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southwest Licking Local
Southwest Licking Local is a Pataskala, Ohio school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,924 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.2:1. The district invests $11,739 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Southwest Licking Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Watkins Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Southwest Licking Local students show an average math proficiency of 74.5% and ELA proficiency of 75.9%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Southwest Licking Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southwest Licking Local with test data.
Schools in Southwest Licking Local
8 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Pataskala
- Total Enrollment
- 4,924
- Teachers (FTE)
- 244
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southwest Licking Local?
Southwest Licking Local has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Southwest Licking Local?
The average composite rating for Southwest Licking Local is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Southwest Licking Local?
Southwest Licking Local spends $11,739 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Southwest Licking Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southwest Licking Local is 20.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southwest Licking Local?
Watkins Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in Southwest Licking Local with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Southwest Licking Local?
Across schools in Southwest Licking Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 74.5% 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 Southwest Licking Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Southwest Licking Local has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 8 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 74.5%
- 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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