Best Schools in Darke County, OH
Darke County, OH has 52 public schools (18 high, 9 middle, 20 elementary) serving 18,994 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Darke County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Darke County, OH
The top high schools in Darke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Minster Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minster Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 388 Students
2. Fort Loramie Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Loramie Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 332 Students
3. Tri-village High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-village Local • Public • Grades 3 - 12 • 358 Students
4. Versailles High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Versailles Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 411 Students
5. Newton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 285 Students
6. Arcanum High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcanum-butler Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 349 Students
7. Franklin Monroe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Monroe Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 263 Students
8. Ansonia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ansonia Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 207 Students
9. Mississinawa Valley Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mississinawa Valley Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 280 Students
10. Northmont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northmont City • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1392 Students
Best Middle Schools in Darke County, OH
The top middle schools in Darke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Versailles Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Versailles Exempted Village • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 376 Students
2. St Henry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Henry Consolidated Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 273 Students
3. Fort Recovery Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Recovery Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
4. Ansonia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ansonia Local • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 124 Students
5. Butler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcanum-butler Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 318 Students
6. Northmont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northmont City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
7. National Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
National Trail Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 305 Students
8. Tri-county North Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-county North Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 217 Students
9. Greenville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 717 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Darke County, OH
The top elementary schools in Darke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marion Local Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Local • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 661 Students
2. Fort Loramie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Loramie Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 408 Students
3. Versailles Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Versailles Exempted Village • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 471 Students
4. Minster Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minster Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 459 Students
5. Newton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 356 Students
6. Arcanum Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcanum-butler Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 423 Students
7. St Henry Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Henry Consolidated Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 439 Students
8. Franklin Monroe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Monroe Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 247 Students
9. National Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
National Trail Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 349 Students
10. Fort Recovery Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Recovery Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 508 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Darke County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Darke County, OH has a total population of 51,881 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Darke 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 Darke County, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Darke County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Darke 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 Darke County, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Darke County, OH
How many schools are in Darke County, OH?
Darke County, OH has 52 public schools: 18 high schools, 9 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 18,994 students in total.
How do schools in Darke County perform on state tests?
On average, 52 schools in Darke County score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Darke County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Darke 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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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 62%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Darke County
7 places in Darke County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Arcanum (6)
- Greenville (4)
- Ansonia (3)
- New Madison (3)
- Union City (3)
- Versailles (3)
- Bradford (2)
School districts (6)
- Arcanum-Butler Local (4 schools)
- Greenville City (4 schools)
- Ansonia Local (3 schools)
- Mississinawa Valley Local (3 schools)
- Tri-Village Local (3 schools)
- Versailles Exempted Village (3 schools)