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Gahanna-Jefferson City

Ohio · Public School District
12
Schools
7,961
Students
$16,816
Per-Pupil Spend
+17% nat'l
24.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-28pp vs nat'l
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Gahanna-Jefferson City is a public school district in Ohio serving 7,961 students across 12 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,816 is above average for a US public school district. Only 24% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Gahanna East Middle School06–09641
Gahanna South Middle School06–09611
Gahanna West Middle School06–09607
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lincoln High School09–122,363
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,816+17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
15%
78%
State
15.4%
Local (property tax)
77.5%
Federal
7.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (78%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
7,961
Students
24%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,816 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 24% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gahanna-Jefferson City?
Gahanna-Jefferson City has 12 public schools, serving a total of 7,961 students.
What is the graduation rate for Gahanna-Jefferson City?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Gahanna-Jefferson City spend per student?
Gahanna-Jefferson City spends $16,816 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Gahanna-Jefferson City?
24% of students in Gahanna-Jefferson City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Gahanna-Jefferson City?
No, Gahanna-Jefferson City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Gahanna-Jefferson City serve?
Gahanna-Jefferson City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Gahanna-Jefferson City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Gahanna-Jefferson City is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.