Watkins Memorial High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pataskala, Ohio 43062 · Southwest Licking Local
#186 of 802 high schools in Ohio
#3040 of 16,910 nationally
About Watkins Memorial High School
Watkins Memorial High School is a public high located in Pataskala, in the Southwest Licking Local school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,397 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 186th of 802 ranked high schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,397.
There are 9 schools in Pataskala; Watkins Memorial High School ranks 2nd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)61%
- Reading proficiency (30%)84%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Watkins Memorial High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Watkins Memorial High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Watkins Intermediate School
Pataskala · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
801 students · 224 m away
Watkins Middle School
Etna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,147 students · 1.3 km away
Southwest Licking Early Learning Center
Etna · Public other · Grades PK–PK
168 students · 1.5 km away
Etna Elementary
Etna · Public elementary · Grades K–3
511 students · 2.8 km away
Pataskala Elementary School
Pataskala · Public elementary · Grades K–3
457 students · 4.1 km away
Kirkersville Elementary School
Kirkersville · Public elementary · Grades K–3
483 students · 5.5 km away
Toll Gate Elementary
Pickerington · Public elementary · Grades K–4
948 students · 6.7 km away
Toll Gate Middle School
Pickerington · Public middle · Grades 5–6
592 students · 6.8 km away
Summit Road Elementary
Reynoldsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students · 7.4 km away
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High
Pickerington · Public middle · Grades 7–8
922 students · 7.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Ohio with a comparable Enrollment.
Franklin Heights High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,398 students
North Royalton High School
North Royalton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,401 students
Valley Forge High School
Parma Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,402 students
Avon High School
Avon · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,417 students
Shaker Hts High School
Shaker Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,418 students
Hudson High School
Hudson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,421 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Watkins Memorial High School a good school?
Watkins Memorial High School has a Success Index (US) of 71.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #186 of 802 in Ohio. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Watkins Memorial High School rank in Ohio?
Watkins Memorial High School ranks #186 of 802 high schools in Ohio and #3040 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Watkins Memorial High School?
Watkins Memorial High School had 1,397 students in 2025.
Is Watkins Memorial High School a elementary school or a high school?
Watkins Memorial High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Watkins Memorial High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Watkins Memorial High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.