Top 5 Best Hardin County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,490 students in Hardin County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Hardin County, OH are Ada High School, Hardin Northern High School and Kenton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Hardin County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kenton High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Hardin County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ada High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
725 W North Ave
Ada, OH 45810
(419) 634-2746
Grades: 7-12
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Hardin Northern High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11589 State Route 81
Dola, OH 45835
(419) 759-3515
Grades: 7-12
| 200 students
Rank: #33.
Kenton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Harding Ave
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1286
Grades: 9-12
| 532 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgemont High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
560 Taylor St W
Mount Victory, OH 43340
(937) 354-2141
Grades: 7-12
| 201 students
Rank: #55.
Hardin Community School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Decatur St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
Grades: 7-12
| 33 students
Rank: #66.
Upper Scioto Valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
510 S Courtright St
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ada Bulldog Academy
725 W North Ave
Ada, OH 45810
(419) 634-6421
Grades: 8-12
| 4 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hardin County, OH

Hardin County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
409 Madison St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-9101
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
520 S Detroit St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1162
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
530 Gilmore St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-9291
Grades: K-5
| 147 students
222 W Carrol St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-1014
Grades: PK-K
| 186 students
311 W Dixon St
Forest, OH 45843
(419) 273-2427
Grades: 7-8
| 177 students
510 South Courtright St
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-0149
Grades: 2-12
| 45 students
401 Scott Ave
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-4294
Grades: PK-K
| 146 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Hardin County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Hardin County, OH include Ada High School, Hardin Northern High School and Kenton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hardin County, OH?
7 public high schools are located in Hardin County, OH.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County, OH?
Hardin County, OH public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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