For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,548 students in Hardin County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Hardin County, OH are Ada High School, Ridgemont High School and Upper Scioto Valley 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 47% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 57% 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 88%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ada High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Hardin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ada High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 W North Ave
Ada, OH 45810
(419) 634-2746
Ada, OH 45810
(419) 634-2746
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Ridgemont High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
560 Taylor St W
Mount Victory, OH 43340
(937) 354-2141
Mount Victory, OH 43340
(937) 354-2141
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Upper Scioto Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 S Courtright St
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hardin Northern High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11589 State Route 81
Dola, OH 45835
(419) 759-3515
Dola, OH 45835
(419) 759-3515
Gr: 7-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Kenton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Harding Ave
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1286
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1286
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
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: 8-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Hardin County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
520 S Detroit St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1162
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1162
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
530 Gilmore St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-9291
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-9291
Gr: K-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
222 W Carrol St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-1014
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-1014
Gr: PK-K | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
311 W Dixon St
Forest, OH 45843
(419) 273-2427
Forest, OH 45843
(419) 273-2427
Gr: 7-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
510 South Courtright St
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-0149
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-0149
Gr: 2-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
401 Scott Ave
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-4294
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-4294
Gr: PK-K | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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, Ridgemont High School and Upper Scioto Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hardin County?
7 public high schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hardin County include: Ridgemont High School vs. Kenton High School, Upper Scioto Valley High School vs. Kenton High School, Kenton High School vs. Ridgemont High School
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