Worthington City

Worthington, Ohio — 19 schools

10,810
Total Enrollment
19
Schools
$17,549
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Worthington City operates 19 public schools serving 10,810 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 11 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 10,874 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Franklin County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,549 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 75.7% local, 17.0% state, and 7.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $92,496 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 48/100, ranked #366 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 19 schools offering Advanced Placement (40 AP courses district-wide), a 436.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 65.5% White, 11.5% African American, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Thomas Worthington High School accounts for 15.7% of all Worthington City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Worthington City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Worthington City school enrollment varies 11× across entities

Worthington City school enrollment ranges from 154 students (lowest) to 1,712 students (highest), a spread of 1,558 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Worthington City student-counselor ratio is 437:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Worthington City chronic absenteeism rate is 17.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Worthington City is typically wider than the Worthington City-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.3%
Federal
17.0%
State
75.7%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
366 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Franklin County county, where this district is located.

$1,111
Studio/mo
$1,194
1 BR/mo
$1,430
2 BR/mo
$1,715
3 BR/mo
$1,927
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$92,496
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 19 schools in Worthington City.

White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
African American 11.5%
Asian 3.1%
Multiracial 8.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 19
Schools with AP
40 AP courses total
436.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Worthington City

School Enrollment
Thomas Worthington High School
1,712
Worthington Kilbourne High School
1,623
Worthingway Middle School
640
Mccord Middle School
636
Worthington Estates Elementary School
555
Worthington Hills Elementary School
528
Perry Middle School
528
Evening Street Elementary School
490
Slate Hill Elementary School
479
Kilbourne Middle School
464
Wilson Hill Elementary School
448
Liberty Elementary School
425
Granby Elementary School
404
Bluffsview Elementary School
399
Worthington Park Elementary School
378
Colonial Hills Elementary School
371
Sutter Park Preschool
321
Brookside Elementary School
319
Phoenix Middle School
154

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Worthington City?

Worthington City has 19 schools, including 2 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 10,810 students.

How much does Worthington City spend per student?

Worthington City spends $17,549 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #366 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Worthington City?

The average teacher salary in Worthington City is $92,496 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Worthington City?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Franklin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Worthington City?

Worthington City students are 65.5% White, 11.5% African American, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Asian, averaged across 19 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Worthington City?

Worthington City has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #366 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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