For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 573 students in Kenton, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kenton, OH are Kenton High School and Hardin Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenton, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Kenton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Kenton, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kenton High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Kenton, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Harding Ave
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1286
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1286
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hardin Community School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Decatur St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
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 Kenton, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kenton, OH include Kenton High School and Hardin Community School.
How many public high schools are located in Kenton?
2 public high schools are located in Kenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenton?
Kenton public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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