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 2025-26 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.
Public Schools in Gahanna-Jefferson City School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), 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
3,571 Schools
# Students
8,121 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
419 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gahanna-Jefferson City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#265 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
63%
Graduation Rate
88%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
28%
17%
% White
53%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,400 is higher than the state median of $17,295. 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 $17,243. 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
$17,295
Spending / Student
$16,081
$17,243
Best Gahanna-Jefferson City School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Venetian Way
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5545
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5545
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
136 Carpenter Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5560
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5560
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Gahanna East Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
730 Clotts Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5550
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5550
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Blacklick Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6540 Havens Corners Rd
Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 759-5100
Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 759-5100
Gr: K-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Chapelfield Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
280 Chapelfield Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5575
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5575
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Gahanna South Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
349 Shady Spring Dr
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 337-3730
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 337-3730
Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
261 Helmbright Dr
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5555
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5555
Gr: K-5 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Royal Manor Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
299 Empire Dr
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5585
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5585
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Gahanna West Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 N Stygler Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5570
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5570
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Goshen Lane Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
370 Goshen Ln
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5580
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5580
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5500
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,443 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
380 Granville St
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 471-7065
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 471-7065
Gr: PK | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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 #270 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 $17,243. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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