Best Schools in Perry County, OH
Perry County, OH has 29 public schools (9 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 12,498 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Perry County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Perry County, OH
The top high schools in Perry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Union Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 583 Students
2. Sheridan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 648 Students
3. Logan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan-hocking Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1004 Students
4. Philo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
5. New Lexington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Lexington School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 480 Students
6. West Muskingum High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Muskingum Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 369 Students
7. Miller High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 249 Students
8. Crooksville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crooksville Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
9. Franklin Local Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 43 Students
Best Middle Schools in Perry County, OH
The top middle schools in Perry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Union Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 624 Students
2. West Muskingum Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Muskingum Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 496 Students
3. New Lexington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Lexington School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 374 Students
4. Logan-hocking Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan-hocking Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1084 Students
5. Crooksville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crooksville Exempted Village • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 324 Students
6. Philo Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 397 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Perry County, OH
The top elementary schools in Perry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holy Trinity School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Trinity School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 203 Students
2. Thornville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 388 Students
3. Green Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan-hocking Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 317 Students
4. Glenford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 336 Students
5. West Muskingum Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Muskingum Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 677 Students
6. Junction City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Lexington School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 407 Students
7. Bremen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Union Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 369 Students
8. Somerset Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 289 Students
9. Crooksville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crooksville Exempted Village • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 459 Students
10. Roseville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Perry County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Perry County, OH has a total population of 35,408 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Perry 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 Perry County, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Perry County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Perry 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 Perry County, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Perry County, OH
How many schools are in Perry County, OH?
Perry County, OH has 29 public schools: 9 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 12,498 students in total.
How do schools in Perry County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Perry County score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Perry County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Perry 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: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Perry County
7 places in Perry County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Crooksville (3)
- New Lexington (3)
- Thornville (3)
- Corning (2)
- Glenford (1)
- Junction City (1)
- Somerset (1)
School districts (3)
- Northern Local (5 schools)
- New Lexington School District (4 schools)
- Crooksville Exempted Village (3 schools)