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Worthington City

Ohio · Public School District
19
Schools
10,810
Students
$17,549
Per-Pupil Spend
+22% nat'l
22.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-30pp vs nat'l
87.1%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Worthington City is a public school district in Ohio serving 10,810 students across 19 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.1% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,549 is above average for a US public school district. Only 22% 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 50/100.

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All Schools (19)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Kilbourne Middle School06–08425
Mccord Middle School06–08571
Perry Middle School06–08488
Phoenix Middle School07–08144
Worthingway Middle School06–08615
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Thomas Worthington High School09–121,826
Worthington Kilbourne High School09–121,505
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sutter Park PreschoolPK–PK318
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,549+22% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
17%
76%
State
17.0%
Local (property tax)
75.7%
Federal
7.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (76%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
10,810
Students
22%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.1%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,549 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 22% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Worthington City?
Worthington City has 19 public schools, serving a total of 10,810 students.
What is the graduation rate for Worthington City?
The graduation rate is 87.1%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Worthington City spend per student?
Worthington City spends $17,549 per pupil — 22% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Worthington City?
22% of students in Worthington City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Worthington City?
No, Worthington City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Worthington City serve?
Worthington City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Worthington City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Worthington City is 50/100. 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.