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How the schools perform: Bexley has distinguished itself as one of the best school districts in Ohio. Bexley schools earned five stars on the 2022-23 state report card, one of only four districts in Franklin County to achieve the top rating. Bexley High School ranked second in Ohio in 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report, and the district boasts a graduation rate of 97%.

How we fund our schools: Local taxes ­­are the primary source of revenue for Bexley schools. More than 75% percent of the district’s revenue is from local taxes (both property and income taxes), 14% comes from the state, and the rest comes from federal or non-tax (interest, fees, etc.) sources. By comparison, Ohio schools districts on average receive 40.3% of their funding from local taxes. (Source: Ohio Department of Education data)

How the money is used: The district spends most of its operating budget to hire and support the people who teach, counsel and care for our kids. Bexley spends 76.8% of its funds on salaries and benefits - primarily for classroom instruction, pupil support and staff support. (Source: Ohio Department of Education data)