Best High Schools in Hamilton, OH

Hamilton, OH has 20 high schools with 19,771 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Hamilton score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hamilton greatly exceed expectations.

1. Ross High School

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ross Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 933 Students

2. Lakota East High School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lakota Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2552 Students

3. Lakota West High School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lakota Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2740 Students

4. Talawanda High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Talawanda City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students

5. Monroe High School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Monroe Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 860 Students

6. William Henry Harrison High School

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southwest Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1166 Students

7. Edgewood High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edgewood City School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1167 Students

8. Blanchester High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Blanchester Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 369 Students

9. Preble Shawnee High School High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Preble Shawnee Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 396 Students

10. Hamilton High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2507 Students

Best Middle Schools in Hamilton, OH

Hamilton, OH has 14 middle schools with 9,644 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Hamilton score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hamilton exceed expectations.

1. Lakota Plains Junior School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lakota Local • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 757 Students

2. Ross Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ross Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students

3. Monroe Junior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Monroe Local • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 421 Students

4. Liberty Junior School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakota Local • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 752 Students

5. Lakota Ridge Junior School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lakota Local • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 679 Students

6. Harrison Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southwest Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1070 Students

7. Talawanda Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Talawanda City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 698 Students

8. Creekside Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfield City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1126 Students

9. Blanchester Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Blanchester Local • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 386 Students

10. Wilson Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hamilton City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 655 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Hamilton, OH

Hamilton, OH has 36 elementary schools with 19,545 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Hamilton score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hamilton exceed expectations.

1. Crosby Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southwest Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 785 Students

2. Vangorden Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lakota Local • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 660 Students

3. Morgan Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ross Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 408 Students

4. Endeavor Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lakota Local • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 708 Students

5. Elda Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ross Local • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 375 Students

6. Cherokee Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lakota Local • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 802 Students

7. Fairfield North Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfield City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 658 Students

8. Freedom Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lakota Local • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 677 Students

9. Bogan Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Talawanda City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 436 Students

10. Fairfield West Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fairfield City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 831 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Hamilton, OH

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Hamilton, OH has a total population of 129,422 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Hamilton, OH

48,960

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hamilton, OH.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

15.12 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.38 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.74 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hamilton, OH.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hamilton, OH.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,931 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

71 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Hamilton, OH Internet Health Assessment.

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