For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 314 students in Kenton, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kenton, OH are Kenton Middle School and Hardin Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenton, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Kenton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kenton, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenton Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Oriental St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1237
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1237
Gr: 7-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hardin Community School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Decatur St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kenton, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kenton, OH include Kenton Middle School and Hardin Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kenton?
2 public middle schools are located in Kenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenton?
Kenton public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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