For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,194 students in Brown County, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 161 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Brown County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Brown County, OH are Sardinia Elementary School, Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Elementary School and Russellville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Brown County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sardinia Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7742 Tricounty Hwy
Sardinia, OH 45171
(937) 446-2250
Sardinia, OH 45171
(937) 446-2250
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 S 2nd St
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-1141
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-1141
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Russellville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
239 W Main St
Russellville, OH 45168
(937) 377-4771
Russellville, OH 45168
(937) 377-4771
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Georgetown Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
935 Mt. Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6235
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6235
Gr: PK-6 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Mt Orab Primary Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
474 W Main St
Mount Orab, OH 45154
(937) 444-2528
Mount Orab, OH 45154
(937) 444-2528
Gr: K-4 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Fayetteville-perry Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 S Apple St
Fayetteville, OH 45118
(513) 875-2829
Fayetteville, OH 45118
(513) 875-2829
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Fayetteville-perry Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 S Apple St
Fayetteville, OH 45118
(513) 875-2083
Fayetteville, OH 45118
(513) 875-2083
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Fayetteville-perry High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 S Apple St
Fayetteville, OH 45118
(513) 875-3520
Fayetteville, OH 45118
(513) 875-3520
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Mt Orab Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
472 W Main St
Mount Orab, OH 45154
(937) 444-2529
Mount Orab, OH 45154
(937) 444-2529
Gr: 5-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Hamersville Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1950 State Route 125
Hamersville, OH 45130
(937) 379-1144
Hamersville, OH 45130
(937) 379-1144
Gr: K-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1111.
Georgetown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
987 Mount Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6730
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6730
Gr: 7-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1317 S 2nd St
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-4384
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-4384
Gr: 7-8 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Western Brown High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
476 W Main St
Mount Orab, OH 45154
(937) 444-2544
Mount Orab, OH 45154
(937) 444-2544
Gr: 9-12 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1414.
Ripley-union-lewis-huntington Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1317 S 2nd St
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-4384
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-4384
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Hills Career Technical Center
Vocational School
9193 Hamer Rd
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6131
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6131
Gr: 7-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brown County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Brown County, OH include Sardinia Elementary School, Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Elementary School and Russellville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Brown County?
15 public schools are located in Brown County.
What percentage of students in Brown County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Brown County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Brown County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Brown County include: Georgetown Jr/sr High School vs. Western Brown High School, Ripley-union-lewis-huntington Senior High School vs. Georgetown Jr/sr High School, Russellville Elementary School vs. Sardinia Elementary School
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