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Best Hardin County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,198 students in Hardin County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hardin County, OH are Ada High School, Ridgemont High School and Hardin Northern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Hardin County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ada High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
725 W North Ave
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
560 Taylor St W
Mount Victory, OH 43340
(937) 354-2141
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Hardin Northern High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11589 State Route 81
Dola, OH 45835
(419) 759-3515
Gr: 7-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Kenton Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Oriental St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1237
Gr: 7-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Hardin Community School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Decatur St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
Gr: 8-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Upper Scioto Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
510 South Courtright Street
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Gr: 7-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 81:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Ada Bulldog Academy
725 W North Ave
Ada, OH 45810
(419) 634-6421
Gr: 7-12
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Hardin County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
409 Madison St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-9101
Gr: 1-5
520 S Detroit St
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
Gr: K-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
222 W Carrol St
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
Gr: 7-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
510 South Courtright St
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
Gr: PK-K | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hardin County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hardin County, OH include Ada High School, Ridgemont High School and Hardin Northern High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hardin County?
7 public middle schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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