Top Rankings
Gahanna-Jefferson City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,121 students in Gahanna-Jefferson City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
51爆料s in Gahanna-Jefferson City School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
12 Schools
3,597 Schools
# Students
8,121 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
419 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Gahanna-Jefferson City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 920 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#264 out of 929 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.53
# American Indian Students
20 Students
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
464 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
548 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
2,276 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
28%
17%
# White Students
4,349 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
53%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
455 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
245
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
577
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
598
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
585
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
606
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
593
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
618
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
616
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
621
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
619
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
683
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
612
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
560
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
588
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,400 is higher than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,081 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$141 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$131 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,400
$17,222
Spending / Student
$16,081
$17,170
Best Gahanna-Jefferson City School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Venetian Way
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5545
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5545
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
136 Carpenter Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5560
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5560
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
Chapelfield Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
280 Chapelfield Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5575
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5575
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
Gahanna East Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
730 Clotts Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5550
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5550
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #55.
Blacklick Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6540 Havens Corners Rd
Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 759-5100
Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 759-5100
Grades: K-5
| 672 students
Rank: #66.
Gahanna South Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
349 Shady Spring Dr
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 337-3730
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 337-3730
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
Rank: #77.
Gahanna West Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 N Stygler Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5570
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5570
Grades: 6-8
| 590 students
Rank: #88.
Royal Manor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
299 Empire Dr
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5585
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5585
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
261 Helmbright Dr
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5555
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5555
Grades: K-5
| 724 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5500
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,443 students
Rank: #1111.
Goshen Lane Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
370 Goshen Ln
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5580
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5580
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: n/an/a
380 Granville St
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 471-7065
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 471-7065
Grades: PK
| 162 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gahanna-Jefferson City School District?
Gahanna-Jefferson City School District manages 12 public schools serving 8,121 students.
What is the rank of Gahanna-Jefferson City School District?
Gahanna-Jefferson City School District is ranked #263 out of 920 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gahanna-Jefferson City School District?
53% of Gahanna-Jefferson City School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gahanna-Jefferson City School District?
Gahanna-Jefferson City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Gahanna-Jefferson City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,081 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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