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#1812 of 3,441 schools in OH
Hilliard Darby High School
High School · Hilliard City · Hilliard, OH
A Hilliard City high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
4200 Leppert Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026
- Math 40% proficient (2021)
- Reading 68% proficient (2021)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hilliard Darby High School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 54% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hilliard Darby High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,062/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hilliard), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,369
Median home value
$324,300
Median rent
$1,430/mo
College educated
55.3%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilliard Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Hilliard Davidson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,944 | Compare → |
| Hilliard Bradley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 1,663 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hilliard City
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #19 of 23
- District spending per student
- $15,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hilliard Darby High School is listed in Hilliard City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hilliard Darby High School
Hilliard Darby High School is a public high school in Hilliard, OH, part of Hilliard City, serving approximately 1,634 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,812 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hilliard Darby High School
What grades does Hilliard Darby High School serve?
Hilliard Darby High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hilliard Darby High School?
Hilliard Darby High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,634 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilliard Darby High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilliard Darby High School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hilliard Darby High School rank in OH?
Hilliard Darby High School ranks #1,812 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Hilliard Darby High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hilliard Darby High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hilliard Darby High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hilliard Darby High School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Hilliard Darby High School a charter school?
No, Hilliard Darby High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hilliard Darby High School a Title I school?
No, Hilliard Darby High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hilliard Darby High School?
33.4% of students at Hilliard Darby High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (614) 921-7300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 43026)
- 64,644
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 35
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43026; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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