Highlight - Worthington, Ohio

Tucked away in a northern suburb of the Ohio state capital is the friendly city of Worthington, Ohio. The small city in Franklin County has a growing population of more than 13,000 individuals. Because it is so close to the city, Worthington offers all of the attraction and convenience of Columbus with the peace of mind that comes with small-town living. It is a wonderful place to raise a family and offers a great quality of living.

 

Worthington was founded in 1803 by several New England families. Later that same year, Ohio officially became a state and people started pouring in from other eastern states. The town was named after Thomas Worthington, a man who became one of Ohio’s first senators as well as a governor after that.

The school district in Worthington prides itself on the phenomenal education available to its students. It is rated excellent with distinction in the state of Ohio for each one of its K-12 grade levels. Worthington strives to provide its students with the best possible education and shines through as one of the top school districts in the Columbus, Ohio, area. With 90% of its students moving on to higher education and 80% of its teachers equipped with masters degrees, Worthington City Schools is a wonderful district to send your children.

With the importance on education in the area, Worthington is proud to offer its residents three libraries. Not only can you rent books from each of the locations (Old Worthington, Northwest and Worthington Park), but you and your children can participate in the number of the programs that each library has to offer.

There are also a countless number of events available to the residents of Worthington each week. From farmer’s markets to an arts festival, the town has plenty to offer. Worthington is within driving distance to anything you would ever need. Shopping malls, movie theaters, parks and recreational facilities and so much more!

Worthington, Ohio, is the perfect place to raise a family or settle down after you have an “empty nest.” There is a great quality of life for all residents and people are proud to be a part of the community. The education system stands apart from neighboring school districts and the resources available to children are out of this world. Through community events you will be able to meet and spend time with your neighbors; furthermore, by living in Worthington, you will have nothing to lose - and everything to gain!