Best Public Schools in Zip Code 43123

The 43123 zip code area in Ohio is home to 18 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the South-Western City school district. While the district is ranked 531 out of 828 in Ohio and has a 2-star rating, a few standout schools demonstrate strong academic performance.

Buckeye Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 12% of Ohio elementary schools with a 5-star rating, significantly outperforming the district and state in math and English language arts proficiency. Similarly, Jackson Middle School ranks in the top 24% of Ohio middle schools with a 4-star rating, boasting much higher proficiency rates than the district and state in core subjects. At the high school level, Grove City High School ranks in the top 26% of Ohio high schools with a 3-star rating, exceeding district and state averages in end-of-course exams.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest performing schools, particularly in math and English language arts. Schools with higher rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, such as Pleasant View Middle School and Highland Park Elementary School, tend to have lower proficiency rates. Additionally, the middle schools in the district generally perform below state averages, with the exception of Jackson Middle School.