Hardin County Schools & Education
Hardin County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,204
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,994
School Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#40
of 88 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hardin County
Measured School Summary
Hardin County performs at an average level with a school score of 55/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.7%.
Funding Context
Hardin County spends $8,204 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% above the Ohio average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hardin County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
14 public schools and 6 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
55/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #40 of 88 Ohio counties with school score data.
Completion
88.7%
0.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,204
$210 above the state average
School coverage
14
6 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Hardin County has 14 public schools across 6 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Hardin County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Hardin County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#40
of 88 Ohio counties with school score data. The county score is 1 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Kenton City
Elementary to high school visible
1,836 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Ada Exempted Village
Elementary and high visible
856 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Ridgemont Local
Elementary and high visible
493 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Upper Scioto Valley Local
Elementary to high school visible
454 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Ada Exempted Village is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Hardin County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hardin County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Hardin County, Ohio
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Small-Town Network for Growing Minds
Hardin County operates 14 public schools across six districts, serving a total of 4,056 students. This educational infrastructure includes five elementary, two middle, and seven high schools.
High Graduation Rates and Stable Investment
The county's 88.7% graduation rate outpaces both the Ohio average of 88.3% and the national 87% benchmark. Education is supported by a per-pupil expenditure of $8,204, which exceeds the state average.
Kenton City Leads the County Districts
Kenton City is the largest district, educating 1,836 students across its campuses. The county also features one charter school, which represents approximately 7% of the total local schools.
Rural Roots with Intimate Learning Environments
The landscape is primarily rural, with ten schools set in the countryside and four in town settings. While Kenton Elementary serves 1,028 students, the county average is a modest 290 students per school.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Hardin County
Reported Enrollment
4,056
14 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
1
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Hardin County
Kenton City
Ada Exempted Village
Ridgemont Local
Upper Scioto Valley Local
Hardin Northern Local
Hardin Community School
14 Public Schools in Hardin County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton Elementary School | Profile | Kenton City | Kenton, 43326Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 1,028 |
| Kenton High School | Record | Kenton City | Kenton, 43326Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 541 |
| Ada Elementary School | Record | Ada Exempted Village | Ada, 45810Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 464 |
| Ada High School | Record | Ada Exempted Village | Ada, 45810Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 389 |
| Ridgemont Elementary School | Record | Ridgemont Local | Mount Victory, 43340Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 281 |
| Kenton Middle School | Record | Kenton City | Kenton, 43326Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 267 |
| Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School | Record | Upper Scioto Valley Local | Mc Guffey, 45859Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 231 |
| Ridgemont High School | Record | Ridgemont Local | Mount Victory, 43340Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 212 |
| Hardin Northern Elementary School | Record | Hardin Northern Local | Dola, 45835Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 201 |
| Hardin Northern High School | Record | Hardin Northern Local | Dola, 45835Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 186 |
| Upper Scioto Valley High School | Record | Upper Scioto Valley Local | Mc Guffey, 45859Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 137 |
| Upper Scioto Valley Middle School | Record | Upper Scioto Valley Local | Mc Guffey, 45859Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 86 |
| Hardin Community School | Record | Hardin Community School | Kenton, 43326Town: Distant | 8–12 | Charter | 30 |
| Ada Bulldog Academy | Record | Ada Exempted Village | Ada, 45810Rural: Fringe | 10–12 | Virtual | 3 |
Kenton Elementary School
Kenton City
Kenton, 43326 / Town: Distant
Ridgemont Elementary School
Ridgemont Local
Mount Victory, 43340 / Rural: Distant
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School
Upper Scioto Valley Local
Mc Guffey, 45859 / Rural: Distant
Hardin Northern Elementary School
Hardin Northern Local
Dola, 45835 / Rural: Distant
Hardin Northern High School
Hardin Northern Local
Dola, 45835 / Rural: Distant
Upper Scioto Valley High School
Upper Scioto Valley Local
Mc Guffey, 45859 / Rural: Distant
Upper Scioto Valley Middle School
Upper Scioto Valley Local
Mc Guffey, 45859 / Rural: Distant
Hardin Community School
Hardin Community School
Kenton, 43326 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,204
State avg $7,994
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Schools in Hardin County, Ohio — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hardin County, Ohio?
Hardin County operates 14 public schools across six districts, serving a total of 4,056 students. This educational infrastructure includes five elementary, two middle, and seven high schools.
How do schools in Hardin County perform academically?
The county's 88.7% graduation rate outpaces both the Ohio average of 88.3% and the national 87% benchmark. Education is supported by a per-pupil expenditure of $8,204, which exceeds the state average.
What are the major school districts in Hardin County, Ohio?
Kenton City is the largest district, educating 1,836 students across its campuses. The county also features one charter school, which represents approximately 7% of the total local schools.
What is the school experience like in Hardin County?
The landscape is primarily rural, with ten schools set in the countryside and four in town settings. While Kenton Elementary serves 1,028 students, the county average is a modest 290 students per school.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.