| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Exempted Village School District | Ada | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 856 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Hardin Northern Local School District | Dola | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 387 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Riverdale Local School District | Forest | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 1,024 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Upper Scioto Valley Local School District | Roundhead | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 454 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| Kenton City School District | Kenton | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 1,836 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ridgemont Local School District | Mount Victory | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 493 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
How Hardin County compares
Together they enroll 5,050 students across 17 schools. The largest is Kenton City School District with 1,836 students. Districts here average 4.5/10, below the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Hardin County, Ohio
Hardin County has 6 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hardin County is Ada Exempted Village School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Hardin County, OH?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Hardin County, OH. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Hardin County, OH?
Of the districts serving Hardin County, Ada Exempted Village School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 71st percentile among Ohio school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Ohio reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Ohio only, never across state lines.