For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 874 students in Harrison County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, OH are Conotton Valley High School, Harrison Central Jr./sr. High School and Lakeland Academy Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harrison County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Harrison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
77520 Freeport Tippecanoe Rd
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 942-7400
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 942-7400
Gr: PK-5
322 West Main Street
Scio, OH 43988
(740) 942-7500
Scio, OH 43988
(740) 942-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
730 Peppard Ave
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7450
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7450
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, OH include Conotton Valley High School, Harrison Central Jr./sr. High School and Lakeland Academy Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harrison County?
3 public middle schools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Harrison County include: Conotton Valley High School vs. Harrison Central Jr./sr. High School, Harrison Central Jr./sr. High School vs. Conotton Valley High School
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