Best Schools in Morrow County, OH
Morrow County, OH has 31 public schools (10 high, 8 middle, 11 elementary) serving 12,962 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Morrow County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Morrow County, OH
The top high schools in Morrow County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buckeye Valley Local High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckeye Valley Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 654 Students
2. Fredericktown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredericktown Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students
3. Lexington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 746 Students
4. Northmor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northmor Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 454 Students
5. River Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
6. Mt Gilead High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Gilead Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
7. Highland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 502 Students
8. Galion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galion City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 440 Students
9. Cardington-lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardington-lincoln Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 294 Students
10. Tomorrow Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tomorrow Center • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 92 Students
Best Middle Schools in Morrow County, OH
The top middle schools in Morrow County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Local • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 474 Students
2. Buckeye Valley Local Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckeye Valley Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 451 Students
3. Fredericktown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredericktown Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 259 Students
4. Highland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 426 Students
5. River Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
6. Galion Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galion City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 385 Students
7. Mt Gilead Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Gilead Exempted Village • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 243 Students
8. Cardington-lincoln Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardington-lincoln Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 289 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Morrow County, OH
The top elementary schools in Morrow County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Local • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 391 Students
2. Fredericktown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fredericktown Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 543 Students
3. Buckeye Valley East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckeye Valley Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 422 Students
4. Highland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 790 Students
5. Northmor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northmor Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 584 Students
6. Intermediate Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galion City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 366 Students
7. Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 436 Students
8. Cardington-lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardington-lincoln Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 413 Students
9. Park Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Gilead Exempted Village • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students
10. Western Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Local • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 366 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Morrow County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Morrow County, OH has a total population of 34,950 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Morrow 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 Morrow County, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Morrow County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Morrow 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 Morrow County, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Morrow County, OH
How many schools are in Morrow County, OH?
Morrow County, OH has 31 public schools: 10 high schools, 8 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 12,962 students in total.
How do schools in Morrow County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Morrow County score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Morrow County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Morrow 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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- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Morrow County
3 places in Morrow County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Cardington (4)
- Marengo (3)
- Mount Gilead (3)
School districts (3)
- Cardington-Lincoln Local (3 schools)
- Highland Local (3 schools)
- Mount Gilead Exempted Village (3 schools)