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Best Hardin County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,548 students in Hardin County, OH.

The top-ranked public high schools in Hardin County, OH are Ada High School, Ridgemont High School and Upper Scioto Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hardin County, OH public high schools have an score of 47% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and score of 63% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.

Hardin County, OH public high school have a of 88%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Ada High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Hardin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Ada High School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
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725 W North Ave
Ada, OH 45810
(419) 634-2746

Gr: 7-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #22.

Ridgemont High School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
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560 Taylor St W
Mount Victory, OH 43340
(937) 354-2141

Gr: 6-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #33.

Upper Scioto Valley High School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
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510 S Courtright St
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231

Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.

Hardin Northern High School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
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11589 State Route 81
Dola, OH 45835
(419) 759-3515

Gr: 7-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.

Kenton High School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
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200 Harding Ave
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1286

Gr: 9-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #66.

Hardin Community School

Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
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400 Decatur St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210

Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hardin County, OH?

The top-ranked public high schools in Hardin County, OH include Ada High School, Ridgemont High School and Upper Scioto Valley High School.

How many public high schools are located in Hardin County?

7 public high schools are located in Hardin County.

What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?

Hardin County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).

Which public high schools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hardin County include: Ridgemont High School vs. Kenton High School, Upper Scioto Valley High School vs. Kenton High School, Kenton High School vs. Ridgemont High School