Best Schools in Ashland County, OH
Ashland County, OH has 43 public schools (12 high, 10 middle, 18 elementary) serving 12,149 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Ashland County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ashland County, OH
The top high schools in Ashland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Black River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black River Local • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 316 Students
2. Hillsdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsdale Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 194 Students
3. Ashland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 881 Students
4. West Holmes High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Holmes Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 540 Students
5. Lucas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucas Local • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 156 Students
6. Loudonville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loudonville-perrysville Exempted Village • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 373 Students
7. Northwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
8. New London High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New London Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 231 Students
9. Mapleton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mapleton Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 265 Students
10. Crestview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crestview Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 293 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ashland County, OH
The top middle schools in Ashland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Budd Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loudonville-perrysville Exempted Village • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 201 Students
2. Ashland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 735 Students
3. West Holmes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Holmes Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
4. Northwestern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
5. Mapleton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mapleton Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students
6. Crestview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crestview Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 275 Students
7. Black River Education Center Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black River Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 215 Students
8. New London Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New London Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
9. Hillsdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsdale Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 248 Students
10. Lucas Heritage Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucas Local • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 80 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ashland County, OH
The top elementary schools in Ashland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reagan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 593 Students
2. Northwestern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
3. Lucas Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lucas Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 199 Students
4. Hillsdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsdale Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 310 Students
5. Taft Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland City • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 461 Students
6. Crestview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crestview Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 370 Students
7. Mapleton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mapleton Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
8. Lakeville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Holmes Local • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 101 Students
9. Ashland Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 190 Students
10. Edison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland City • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 455 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ashland County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ashland County, OH has a total population of 52,447 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ashland County, OH
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ashland County, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ashland County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ashland County, OH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ashland County, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ashland County, OH
How many schools are in Ashland County, OH?
Ashland County, OH has 43 public schools: 12 high schools, 10 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 12,149 students in total.
How do schools in Ashland County perform on state tests?
On average, 43 schools in Ashland County score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Ashland County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ashland County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ashland County
4 places in Ashland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Ashland (11)
- Sullivan (4)
- Loudonville (3)
- Jeromesville (2)
School districts (5)
- Ashland City (5 schools)
- Black River Local (4 schools)
- Mapleton Local (4 schools)
- Hillsdale Local (3 schools)
- Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village (3 schools)