Top 10 Best Hardin County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,035 students in Hardin County, OH.
The top ranked public schools in Hardin County, OH are Hardin Northern Elementary School, Ada Elementary School and Ada High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 57% statewide average). Schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Hardin County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardin Northern Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11589 State Route 81
Dola, OH 45835
(419) 759-3158
Dola, OH 45835
(419) 759-3158
Grades: PK-6
| 203 students
Rank: #22.
Ada Elementary School
Math: 69% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 Grand Ave
Ada, OH 45810
(419) 634-2341
Ada, OH 45810
(419) 634-2341
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Ada High School
Math: 60% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 Grand Ave
Ada, OH 45810
(419) 634-2746
Ada, OH 45810
(419) 634-2746
Grades: 7-12
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgemont Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 Taylor St W
Mount Victory, OH 43340
(937) 354-2141
Mount Victory, OH 43340
(937) 354-2141
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
Rank: #55.
Hardin Northern High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11589 State Route 81
Dola, OH 45835
(419) 759-3515
Dola, OH 45835
(419) 759-3515
Grades: 7-12
| 199 students
Rank: #66.
Kenton High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Harding Ave
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1286
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1286
Grades: 9-12
| 532 students
Rank: #77.
Kenton Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Oriental St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1237
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1237
Grades: 7-8
| 313 students
Rank: #88.
Ridgemont High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
560 Taylor St W
Mount Victory, OH 43340
(937) 354-2141
Mount Victory, OH 43340
(937) 354-2141
Grades: 7-12
| 205 students
Rank: #99.
Hardin Community School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Decatur St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Rank: #1010.
Kenton Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
631 Silver Street
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-7248
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-7248
Grades: PK-6
| 996 students
Rank: #1111.
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 S Courtright St
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Grades: K-6
| 241 students
Rank: #1212.
Upper Scioto Valley High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 S Courtright St
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #1313.
Upper Scioto Valley Middle School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 South Courtright Street
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
Hardin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
409 Madison St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-9101
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-9101
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
520 S Detroit St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1162
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1162
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
530 Gilmore St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-9291
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-9291
Grades: K-5
| 147 students
222 W Carrol St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-1014
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-1014
Grades: PK-K
| 186 students
311 W Dixon St
Forest, OH 45843
(419) 273-2427
Forest, OH 45843
(419) 273-2427
Grades: 7-8
| 177 students
Upper Scioto Windenergy Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
510 South Courtright St
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-0149
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-0149
Grades: 2-12
| 45 students
401 Scott Ave
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-4294
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-4294
Grades: PK-K
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hardin County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Hardin County, OH are Hardin Northern Elementary School, Ada Elementary School and Ada High School.
How many public schools are located in Hardin County, OH?
13 public schools are located in Hardin County, OH.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County, OH?
Hardin County, OH minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 32% (majority Black).
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