Hardin County Public Schools
Hardin County, Ohio
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
14
public schools
Total Enrollment
4,056
students
School Districts
6
districts
How to use the Hardin County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Ohio; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Hardin County has 6 district entries. Ada Exempted Village is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Kenton has the most listed schools, with 4 records.
High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
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 | Listed only | Kenton City | Kenton, 43326Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 541 |
| Ada Elementary School | Listed only | Ada Exempted Village | Ada, 45810Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 464 |
| Ada High School | Listed only | Ada Exempted Village | Ada, 45810Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 389 |
| Ridgemont Elementary School | Listed only | Ridgemont Local | Mount Victory, 43340Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 281 |
| Kenton Middle School | Listed only | Kenton City | Kenton, 43326Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 267 |
| Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School | Listed only | Upper Scioto Valley Local | Mc Guffey, 45859Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 231 |
| Ridgemont High School | Listed only | Ridgemont Local | Mount Victory, 43340Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 212 |
| Hardin Northern Elementary School | Listed only | Hardin Northern Local | Dola, 45835Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 201 |
| Hardin Northern High School | Listed only | Hardin Northern Local | Dola, 45835Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 186 |
| Upper Scioto Valley High School | Listed only | Upper Scioto Valley Local | Mc Guffey, 45859Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 137 |
| Upper Scioto Valley Middle School | Listed only | Upper Scioto Valley Local | Mc Guffey, 45859Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 86 |
| Hardin Community School | Listed only | Hardin Community School | Kenton, 43326Town: Distant | 8–12 | Charter | 30 |
| Ada Bulldog Academy | Listed only | Ada Exempted Village | Ada, 45810Rural: Fringe | 10–12 | Virtual | 3 |
Kenton Elementary School
Kenton City
Kenton, 43326 / Town: Distant
Kenton High School
Kenton City
Kenton, 43326 / Town: Distant
Ada Elementary School
Ada Exempted Village
Ada, 45810 / Rural: Fringe
Ada High School
Ada Exempted Village
Ada, 45810 / Rural: Fringe
Ridgemont Elementary School
Ridgemont Local
Mount Victory, 43340 / Rural: Distant
Kenton Middle School
Kenton City
Kenton, 43326 / Town: Distant
Upper Scioto Valley Elementary School
Upper Scioto Valley Local
Mc Guffey, 45859 / Rural: Distant
Ridgemont High School
Ridgemont Local
Mount Victory, 43340 / 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
Ada Bulldog Academy
Ada Exempted Village
Ada, 45810 / Rural: Fringe
Hardin County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Hardin County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Ohio. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Hardin County public school directory?
The directory lists 14 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Hardin County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Hardin County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Hardin County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Hardin County?
Start with the 6 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Hardin County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
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.