For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,031 students in Harrison County, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 75 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Harrison County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Harrison County, OH are Conotton Valley Elementary School, Conotton Valley High School and Harrison Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harrison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Conotton Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7205 Cumberland Rd Sw
Bowerston, OH 44695
(740) 269-2000
Bowerston, OH 44695
(740) 269-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Conotton Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7205 Cumberland Rd Sw
Bowerston, OH 44695
(740) 269-2000
Bowerston, OH 44695
(740) 269-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Harrison Central Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Huskies Way
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7550
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7550
Gr: PK-6 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Harrison Central Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Huskies Way
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7700
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7700
Gr: 7-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Lakeland Academy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Main St
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 658-1042
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 658-1042
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison Career Center
Vocational School
82500 Cadiz Jewett Rd
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-2148
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-2148
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harrison County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Harrison County, OH include Conotton Valley Elementary School, Conotton Valley High School and Harrison Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harrison County?
6 public schools are located in Harrison County.
What percentage of students in Harrison County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Harrison County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harrison County include: Conotton Valley High School vs. Harrison Central Jr./sr. High School, Lakeland Academy Community School vs. Harrison Central Elementary School, Harrison Central Jr./sr. High School vs. Conotton Valley High School
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