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Pickerington Local

Ohio · Public School District
16
Schools
11,362
Students
$13,971
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
28.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-24pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pickerington Local is a public school district in Ohio serving 11,362 students across 16 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,971 is near the national average for a US public school district. 28% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (16)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Diley Middle School05–06583
Harmon Middle School05–06636
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High07–08873
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School07–08846
Toll Gate Middle School05–06540
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Pickerington Alternative School10–1280
Pickerington High School Central09–121,808
Pickerington High School North09–121,628
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PICKERINGTON VIRTUAL LEARNING ACADEMY02–1253
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,971Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
50%
State
40.6%
Local (property tax)
50.1%
Federal
9.3%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (50%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
11,362
Students
28%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pickerington Local?
Pickerington Local has 16 public schools, serving a total of 11,362 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pickerington Local?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pickerington Local spend per student?
Pickerington Local spends $13,971 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pickerington Local?
28% of students in Pickerington Local qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pickerington Local?
No, Pickerington Local does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Pickerington Local serve?
Pickerington Local serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pickerington Local?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pickerington Local is 45/100. 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.