Top Rankings
Hardin-Houston Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 734 students in Hardin-Houston Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Hardin-Houston Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), 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
3,572 Schools
# Students
734 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
96,800 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 918 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
#180 out of 929 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)70%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)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 $17,287. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,354 is less than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,396
$17,287
Spending / Student
$15,354
$17,235
Best Hardin-Houston Local School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardin Houston Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5300 Houston Rd
Houston, OH 45333
(937) 295-3010
Houston, OH 45333
(937) 295-3010
Grades: K-6
| 394 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 340 students
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 #188 out of 918 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (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 $17,235. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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