Worthington City School District
School District · Worthington, Ohio
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 5 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,189
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 5 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,189
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Evaluating Worthington City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Worthington 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.
Phoenix Middle School
Worthington · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Evening Street Elementary School
Worthington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bluffsview Elementary School
Columbus · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#137 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,189
+$532 vs Ohio median
District size
10,848 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Worthington City ranks #137 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Worthington City's schools with real test data average 8.0/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Phoenix Middle School (9.5/10), Evening Street Elementary School (9.2/10), and Bluffsview Elementary School (9.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 32% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 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 Worthington City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Worthington City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix Middle School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Evening Street Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Bluffsview Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Worthington Hills Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Kilbourne Middle School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Colonial Hills Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Liberty Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Perry Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Granby Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Brookside Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Worthington City
Worthington City is a Worthington, Ohio school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 10,848 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1. The district invests $15,189 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Worthington City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Phoenix Middle School, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Worthington City students show an average math proficiency of 78.0% and ELA proficiency of 80.5%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Worthington City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Worthington City with test data.
Schools in Worthington City
19 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 5
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Worthington
- Total Enrollment
- 10,848
- Teachers (FTE)
- 642
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Worthington City?
Worthington City has 19 schools in total — 11 elementary, 5 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Worthington City?
The average composite rating for Worthington City is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Worthington City?
Worthington City spends $15,189 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Worthington City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Worthington City is 16.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Worthington City?
Phoenix Middle School is the highest-rated school in Worthington City with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Worthington City?
Across schools in Worthington City with test data, the average math proficiency is 78.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Worthington City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Worthington City has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 19 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 78.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 80.5%
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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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