Hilliard Darby High School is the second high school in the Hilliard City School District in Hilliard, Ohio, United States. It is one of three high schools in the district, along with Hilliard Davidson High School and Hilliard Bradley High School.
Serving 1,634 students in grades 9-12, Hilliard Darby High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,634 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hilliard Darby High School's student population of 1,634 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,634 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
Black, Carolina blue
School Calendar
School Mascot
Panthers
School Rankings
Hilliard Darby High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hilliard Darby High School is 0.53, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1431 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
7%
17%
White
67%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hilliard Darby High School's ranking?
Hilliard Darby High School is ranked #1431 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Hilliard Darby High School often compared to?
Hilliard Darby High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilliard Davidson High School, Hilliard Bradley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hilliard Darby High School?
The graduation rate of Hilliard Darby High School is 89%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hilliard Darby High School?
1,634 students attend Hilliard Darby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Hilliard Darby High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hilliard Darby High School?
Hilliard Darby High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hilliard Darby High School offer ?
Hilliard Darby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hilliard Darby High School part of?
Hilliard Darby High School is part of Hilliard City School District.
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