Top Rankings
Hardin-Houston Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 734 students in Hardin-Houston Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
51±¬ÁÏs in Hardin-Houston Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,571 Schools
# Students
734 Students
1,669,776 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
96,752 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hardin-Houston Local School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#188 out of 931 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
94%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,396 is higher than the state median of $17,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,354 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,396
$17,295
Spending / Student
$15,354
$17,243
Best Hardin-Houston Local School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin Houston Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5300 Houston Rd
Houston, OH 45333
(937) 295-3010
Houston, OH 45333
(937) 295-3010
Gr: K-6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Houston High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5300 Houston Rd
Houston, OH 45333
(937) 295-3010
Houston, OH 45333
(937) 295-3010
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hardin-Houston Local School District?
Hardin-Houston Local School District manages 2 public schools serving 734 students.
What is the rank of Hardin-Houston Local School District?
Hardin-Houston Local School District is ranked #195 out of 916 school districts in Ohio (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin-Houston Local School District?
94% of Hardin-Houston Local School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hardin-Houston Local School District?
Hardin-Houston Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Hardin-Houston Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,354 is less than the state median of $17,243. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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