For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,418 students in Hocking County, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 136 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Hocking County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%). Hocking County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
The top ranked public schools in Hocking County, OH are Union Furnace Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Chieftain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hocking County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Hocking County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hocking County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Furnace Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
36140 Limebank Road
Union Furnace, OH 43158
(740) 380-6881
Union Furnace, OH 43158
(740) 380-6881
Grades: PK-4
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
445 N Market St
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 380-4664
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 380-4664
Grades: PK-4
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Chieftain Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28296 Chieftain Dr
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-1171
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-1171
Grades: PK-4
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13495 Maysville Williams Rd
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-7789
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-7789
Grades: PK-4
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Hocking Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19197 State Route 664 S
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-7071
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-7071
Grades: PK-4
| 120 students
Rank: #66.
Logan High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14470 State Route 328
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-2069
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-2069
Grades: 9-12
| 1,000 students
Rank: #77.
Logan-hocking Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13579 Maysville Williams Rd
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-8764
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-8764
Grades: 5-8
| 1,040 students
Hocking County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
680 W Hunter St
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-3092
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-3092
Grades: 4-5
| 157 students
28841 Chieftain Dr
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-7016
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-7016
Grades: PK
| 65 students
26730 Main St
Rockbridge, OH 43149
(740) 385-2322
Rockbridge, OH 43149
(740) 385-2322
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
21771 State Route 664
South Bloomingville, OH 43152
(740) 332-6488
South Bloomingville, OH 43152
(740) 332-6488
Grades: K-5
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hocking County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Hocking County, OH include Union Furnace Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Chieftain Elementary School. Hocking County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public schools are located in Hocking County?
7 public schools are located in Hocking County.
What percentage of students in Hocking County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Hocking County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hocking County?
Hocking County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hocking County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hocking County include: Central Elementary School vs. Chieftain Elementary School, Chieftain Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Green Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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