For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 300 students in Kenton, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kenton, OH are Kenton Middle School and Hardin Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenton, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Kenton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kenton, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kenton Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Oriental St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1237
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1237
Grades: 7-8
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Hardin Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Decatur St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
Grades: 8-12
| 34 students
Kenton, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
409 Madison St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-9101
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-9101
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
520 S Detroit St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1162
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-1162
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
530 Gilmore St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-9291
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-9291
Grades: K-5
| 147 students
222 W Carrol St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-1014
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 675-1014
Grades: PK-K
| 186 students
401 Scott Ave
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-4294
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-4294
Grades: PK-K
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kenton, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kenton, OH include Kenton Middle School and Hardin Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kenton?
2 public middle schools are located in Kenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenton?
Kenton public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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