The state of Ohio holds school districts accountable for their academic performance. Student performance on state tests in reading, math, science and social studies are measured, as are attendance, graduation rates and student academic growth from year to year.
The Reynoldsburg City School District received an "Excellent" rating for the 2010-11 school year, exceeding 26 out of 26 standards. The district achieved a Performance Index of 100.3, indicating that more students in Reynoldsburg are achieving at higher levels than ever before.
Every Reynoldsburg school was rated Effective or better. Two schools - Herbert Mills Elementary and Hannah J. Ashton Middle School - received the state's highest rating, "Excellent with Distinction." Both Reynoldsburg High School and the eSTEM Academy received the highest possible rating for high schools.