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Best Schools in Kenton, OH
Kenton, OH has 25 public schools (8 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 7,388 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Kenton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kenton, OH
The top high schools in Kenton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benjamin Logan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benjamin Logan Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 518 Students
2. Upper Sandusky High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Sandusky Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 540 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. Hardin Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin Community School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 30 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kenton, OH
The top middle schools in Kenton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Upper Sandusky Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Sandusky Exempted Village • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 526 Students
2. Benjamin Logan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benjamin Logan Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 503 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 Kenton, OH
The top elementary schools in Kenton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benjamin Logan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benjamin Logan Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 644 Students
2. Hardin Northern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardin Northern Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 201 Students
3. Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Scioto Valley Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 231 Students
4. Elgin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 490 Students
5. Kenton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenton City • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 1028 Students
6. Ridgemont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgemont Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 281 Students
7. Union Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Sandusky Exempted Village • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 256 Students
8. Parochial #1
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parochial #1 • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 29 Students
9. Timberview
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Timberview • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 27 Students
10. Parochial #2
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parochial #2 • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 27 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kenton, OH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kenton, OH has a total population of 11,180 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kenton, 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 Kenton, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kenton, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kenton, 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 Kenton, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kenton, OH
How many schools are in Kenton, OH?
Kenton, OH has 25 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 7,388 students in total.
How do schools in Kenton perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Kenton score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Kenton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kenton?
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: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Kenton
4 of 4 schools in Kenton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 1F: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Kenton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.