Best Schools in Hancock County, OH
Hancock County, OH has 55 public schools (20 high, 9 middle, 23 elementary) serving 18,435 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Hancock County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hancock County, OH
The top high schools in Hancock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty-benton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty-benton Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 520 Students
2. Bluffton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bluffton Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students
3. Ada High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ada Exempted Village • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 389 Students
4. Arlington Local High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 242 Students
5. Findlay High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Findlay City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1915 Students
6. Elmwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 329 Students
7. Van Buren High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
8. North Baltimore High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Baltimore Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 136 Students
9. Arcadia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcadia Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 199 Students
10. Hardin Northern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin Northern Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 186 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hancock County, OH
The top middle schools in Hancock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty-benton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty-benton Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 427 Students
2. Bluffton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bluffton Exempted Village • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 283 Students
3. Van Buren Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 237 Students
4. Arcadia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcadia Local • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 99 Students
5. Elmwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 375 Students
6. Glenwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Findlay City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 535 Students
7. Donnell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Findlay City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 523 Students
8. Riverdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 224 Students
9. North Baltimore Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Baltimore Local • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 95 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hancock County, OH
The top elementary schools in Hancock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bluffton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bluffton Exempted Village • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 542 Students
2. Liberty-benton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Liberty-benton Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 597 Students
3. Arcadia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcadia Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 296 Students
4. Arlington Local Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 327 Students
5. Van Buren Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 469 Students
6. Elmwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 498 Students
7. Ada Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ada Exempted Village • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 464 Students
8. Chamberlin Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Findlay City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 348 Students
9. Mccomb Local Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccomb Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 304 Students
10. Hardin Northern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin Northern Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 201 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hancock County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hancock County, OH has a total population of 74,920 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hancock 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 Hancock County, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hancock County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hancock 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 Hancock County, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hancock County, OH
How many schools are in Hancock County, OH?
Hancock County, OH has 55 public schools: 20 high schools, 9 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 18,435 students in total.
How do schools in Hancock County perform on state tests?
On average, 55 schools in Hancock County score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Hancock County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hancock 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: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hancock County
7 places in Hancock County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (5)
- Findlay City (11 schools)
- Liberty-Benton Local (4 schools)
- Riverdale Local (4 schools)
- Arcadia Local (3 schools)
- Van Buren Local (3 schools)