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Hilliard City

Ohio · Public School District
24
Schools
16,082
Students
$15,401
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
24.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-27pp vs nat'l
90.8%
Graduation Rate
+4.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hilliard City is a public school district in Ohio serving 16,082 students across 24 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,401 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body.

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District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,401Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
64%
State
25.7%
Local (property tax)
64.3%
Federal
10.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (64%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
24
Schools
16,082
Students
25%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.8%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.8% graduation rate — 4.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 25% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 24 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hilliard City?
Hilliard City has 24 public schools, serving a total of 16,082 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hilliard City?
The graduation rate is 90.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hilliard City spend per student?
Hilliard City spends $15,401 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hilliard City?
25% of students in Hilliard City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hilliard City?
No, Hilliard City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hilliard City serve?
Hilliard City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.