Best Schools in Hardin County, OH
Hardin County, OH has 33 public schools (10 high, 5 middle, 17 elementary) serving 8,056 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Hardin County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hardin County, OH
The top high schools in Hardin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ada High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ada Exempted Village • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 389 Students
2. Benjamin Logan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benjamin Logan Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 518 Students
3. Elgin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 288 Students
4. Hardin Northern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin Northern Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 186 Students
5. Kenton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 541 Students
6. Ridgemont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgemont Local • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 212 Students
7. Upper Scioto Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Scioto Valley Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 137 Students
8. Riverdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
9. Hardin Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin Community School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 30 Students
10. Ada Bulldog Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ada Exempted Village • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 3 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hardin County, OH
The top middle schools in Hardin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benjamin Logan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benjamin Logan Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 503 Students
2. Riverdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 224 Students
3. Elgin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 261 Students
4. Kenton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 267 Students
5. Upper Scioto Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Scioto Valley Local • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 86 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hardin County, OH
The top elementary schools in Hardin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ada Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ada Exempted Village • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 464 Students
2. Benjamin Logan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benjamin Logan Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 644 Students
3. Hardin Northern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin Northern Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 201 Students
4. Riverdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale Local • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 232 Students
5. Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Scioto Valley Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 231 Students
6. Elgin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 490 Students
7. Kenton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1028 Students
8. Ridgemont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgemont Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 281 Students
9. Riverdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale Local • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 224 Students
10. Little Acorn School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Acorn School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 26 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hardin County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hardin County, OH has a total population of 30,696 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hardin 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 Hardin County, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hardin County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hardin 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 Hardin County, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hardin County, OH
How many schools are in Hardin County, OH?
Hardin County, OH has 33 public schools: 10 high schools, 5 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 8,056 students in total.
How do schools in Hardin County perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Hardin County score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Hardin County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hardin 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: 67%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hardin County
5 places in Hardin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Kenton (4)
- Ada (3)
- Dola (2)
- Mcguffey (2)
- Mount Victory (2)
School districts (3)
- Ada Exempted Village (3 schools)
- Kenton City (3 schools)
- Upper Scioto Valley Local (3 schools)