Best Schools in Jefferson County, OH
Jefferson County, OH has 30 public schools (8 high, 5 middle, 15 elementary) serving 11,470 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Jefferson County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, OH
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Steubenville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steubenville City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 699 Students
2. Indian Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students
3. Edison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edison Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 418 Students
4. Toronto Jr. / Sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Toronto City • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 388 Students
5. Harrison Central Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison Hills City • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 599 Students
6. Buckeye Local High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckeye Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 388 Students
7. Southern Local Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Local • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 429 Students
8. Jefferson County
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 345 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, OH
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harding Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steubenville City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 752 Students
2. Edison Jr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edison Local • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 204 Students
3. Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Local • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 289 Students
4. Indian Creek Middle School Grades 5 & 6
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Local • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 248 Students
5. Buckeye Local Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckeye Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 209 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, OH
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Garfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steubenville City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 342 Students
2. John E Gregg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edison Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 380 Students
3. Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 378 Students
4. Buckeye North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckeye Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
5. Stanton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edison Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 396 Students
6. Toronto Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Toronto City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 340 Students
7. Buckeye South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckeye Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 319 Students
8. Southern Local Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students
9. Buckeye West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckeye Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 217 Students
10. Cross Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 476 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson County, OH has a total population of 65,249 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, OH
How many schools are in Jefferson County, OH?
Jefferson County, OH has 30 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 11,470 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Jefferson County score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Jefferson County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Jefferson County, OH
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
12 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (12)
- Steubenville (5)
- Toronto (3)
- Rayland (2)
- Richmond (2)
- Wintersville (2)
- Adena (1)
- Bergholz (1)
- Bloomingdale (1)
- Brilliant (1)
- Hammondsville (1)
- Mingo Junction (1)
- Tiltonsville (1)
School districts (5)
- Steubenville City (6 schools)
- Buckeye Local (5 schools)
- Indian Creek Local (5 schools)
- Edison Local (4 schools)
- Toronto City (3 schools)