For the 2025 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 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harrison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 218 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 779 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 568 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Harrison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
77520 Freeport Tippecanoe Rd
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 942-7400
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 942-7400
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
322 West Main St
Scio, OH 43988
(740) 942-7600
Scio, OH 43988
(740) 942-7600
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
322 West Main Street
Scio, OH 43988
(740) 942-7500
Scio, OH 43988
(740) 942-7500
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
730 Peppard Ave
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7450
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7450
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
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 34% (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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