Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWorthington’s public schools outscore 74% of Ohio districts
In Worthington, 68% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Worthington, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.
From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Worthington’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 390 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Worthington’s, its schools beat 44%, lower than their 74% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 73% and math 68% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,951 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
11 elementary schools, then five middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Worthington’s grade
B+: better than 74% of Ohio school districts, #355 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Worthington, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Worthington
Sutter Park Preschool
Grades PK · 321 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Powell
9th grade in Worthington · depends on your address
Thomas Worthington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,712 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,623 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
10th grade in Worthington · depends on your address
Thomas Worthington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,712 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,623 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
11th grade in Worthington · depends on your address
Thomas Worthington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,712 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,623 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
12th grade in Worthington · depends on your address
Thomas Worthington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,712 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,623 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Columbus
Worthington’s public schools are run by Worthington City School District, which also serves Perry, Riverlea and Sharon. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Worthington vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Worthington’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Worthington | B+ | Worthington City |
| Sharon | B+ | Worthington City |
| Perry | B+ | Worthington City |
| Riverlea | — | Worthington City |
All 3 neighbors share Worthington City with Worthington, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Worthington
18 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Worthington’s schools
Are Worthington’s schools good?
By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Worthington children attend outscore 74% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #355 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 44%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Worthington in?
Worthington City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 10,874 students in 19 schools (2024–25).
Where do Worthington kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Thomas Worthington High School and Worthington Kilbourne High School.
What is Worthington’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Worthington City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Worthington spend per student?
$15,951 in Worthington City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Worthington families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Worthington → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.