For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,198 students in Hardin County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hardin County, OH are Ada High School, Ridgemont High School and Hardin Northern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hardin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ada High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
725 W North Ave
Ada, OH 45810
(419) 634-2746
Ada, OH 45810
(419) 634-2746
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Ridgemont High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
560 Taylor St W
Mount Victory, OH 43340
(937) 354-2141
Mount Victory, OH 43340
(937) 354-2141
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Hardin Northern High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11589 State Route 81
Dola, OH 45835
(419) 759-3515
Dola, OH 45835
(419) 759-3515
Gr: 7-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Kenton Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Oriental St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1237
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1237
Gr: 7-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
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: 8-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Upper Scioto Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 South Courtright Street
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-3231
Gr: 7-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 81:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Hardin County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
520 S Detroit St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1162
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1162
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
530 Gilmore St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-9291
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-9291
Gr: K-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
222 W Carrol St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-1014
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-1014
Gr: PK-K | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
311 W Dixon St
Forest, OH 45843
(419) 273-2427
Forest, OH 45843
(419) 273-2427
Gr: 7-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
510 South Courtright St
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-0149
Mc Guffey, OH 45859
(419) 757-0149
Gr: 2-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
401 Scott Ave
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-4294
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-4294
Gr: PK-K | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hardin County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hardin County, OH include Ada High School, Ridgemont High School and Hardin Northern High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hardin County?
7 public middle schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hardin County include: Kenton Middle School vs. Upper Scioto Valley Middle School, Hardin Northern High School vs. Upper Scioto Valley Middle School, Upper Scioto Valley Middle School vs. Hardin Northern High School