For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,553 students in Perry County, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 136 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Perry County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, OH are Junction City Elementary School, Thornville Elementary School and Sheridan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 57% statewide average). Schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Perry County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Junction City Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Poplar Street
Junction City, OH 43748
(740) 987-3751
Junction City, OH 43748
(740) 987-3751
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Thornville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
70 E Columbus St
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 246-6636
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 246-6636
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Sheridan Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8660 Sheridan Road
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1315
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1315
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Glenford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
128 E High St
Glenford, OH 43739
(740) 659-2209
Glenford, OH 43739
(740) 659-2209
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #55.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8725 Sheridan Drive N.w.
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1335
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1335
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #66.
Crooksville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12400 Tunnel Hill Rd
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7010
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7010
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
New Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-2556
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-2556
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 High St
Somerset, OH 43783
(740) 743-1454
Somerset, OH 43783
(740) 743-1454
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #99.
New Lexington Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2549 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-4128
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-4128
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
Rank: #1010.
Crooksville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4075 Ceramic Way
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7015
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7015
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: #1111.
Miller High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10397 State Route 155 Se
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0521
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0521
Grades: 7-12
| 243 students
Rank: #1212.
Millcreek Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10397 State Route 155 Se
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0522
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0522
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
Rank: #1313.
Crooksville Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12400 Tunnel Hill Rd
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7010
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7010
Grades: 5-8
| 332 students
Rank: #1414.
New Lexington High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2547 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-3528
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-3528
Grades: 9-12
| 492 students
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10397 State Route 155 Se
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 394-1173
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 394-1173
Grades: 5-9
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Perry County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, OH include Junction City Elementary School, Thornville Elementary School and Sheridan Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Perry County, OH?
14 public schools are located in Perry County, OH.
What percentage of students in Perry County, OH go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Perry County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County, OH?
Perry County, OH public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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