PICKAWAY COUNTY, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Education has released its 2024–2025 district report cards, offering a snapshot of how local schools are performing in key areas such as academics, graduation rates, and student growth. The results show wide differences between the county’s four main school districts: Teays Valley, Logan Elm, Circleville City, and Westfall.
Best-Performing District: Teays Valley Local Schools
Teays Valley earned an overall 4-star rating, exceeding state standards. The district’s standout strength was in closing educational gaps, where it scored a perfect 5 stars. Elementary schools like Scioto Elementary received top marks, with a full 5-star rating across the board.
- Strengths: High achievement in test scores, strong equity measures, and solid early literacy.
- Challenges: College and career readiness remains a weak point, with only 2 stars, suggesting more work is needed to prepare graduates for life after high school.
Strong Showing: Logan Elm Local Schools
Logan Elm posted a 3.5-star overall rating, meeting state standards. The district exceeded expectations in student progress and had a strong graduation rate (93.5%). Logan Elm Elementary in particular earned a 4.5-star rating, placing it among the county’s best individual schools.
- Strengths: Above-average student growth and graduation rates.
- Challenges: College and career readiness scored just 1 star, the lowest category for the district.
Middle of the Pack: Circleville City Schools
Circleville Schools received a 3-star overall rating, signaling it meets but does not exceed state standards. The district struggles with student progress and attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 31.9%—the highest in the county. However, Circleville Elementary earned a respectable 4-star rating, helping balance weaker performances at the middle and high school levels.
- Strengths: Steady graduation rates (92.6%) and improved literacy support.
- Challenges: High absenteeism and underperformance in middle school achievement.
Lowest Overall: Westfall Local Schools
Westfall also received a 3-star overall rating, but with more uneven results across schools. Westfall Elementary performed well with 4 stars, while the high school lagged with just 2.5 stars. The district fell short on student progress and early literacy, though it exceeded expectations in closing gaps between student groups.
- Strengths: High marks for equity and gap closing.
- Challenges: Student growth, literacy, and overall high school performance.
Best vs. Worst in Pickaway County Schools
Top Schools:
- Scioto Elementary (Teays Valley) — 5 stars, across-the-board excellence.
- Logan Elm Elementary — 4.5 stars, strong performance in nearly every category.
- Circleville Elementary & Ashville Elementary (Teays Valley) — 4 stars and higher, strong starts for early learners.
Schools Needing the Most Improvement:
- Teays Valley Digital Academy — Just 1.5 stars, with major struggles in achievement and readiness.
- Circleville Middle School — 2.5 stars, consistently low in achievement and student progress.
- Westfall High School — 2.5 stars, lagging behind county peers in several categories.
What It Means for Families
Parents looking for the strongest schools in Pickaway County will find the best outcomes at Teays Valley, particularly at the elementary level. Meanwhile, Logan Elm shows steady performance with standout graduation rates. Circleville and Westfall remain solid but face challenges, especially in middle and high school achievement and preparing students for life after graduation.
New Hope, being a private school, was not in the State grading system
