For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,641 students in Perry County, OH (there are , serving 136 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Perry County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, OH are Thornville Elementary School, Junction City Elementary School and Glenford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Perry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thornville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
70 E Columbus St
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 246-6636
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 246-6636
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Junction City Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Poplar Street
Junction City, OH 43748
(740) 987-3751
Junction City, OH 43748
(740) 987-3751
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Glenford Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
128 E High St
Glenford, OH 43739
(740) 659-2209
Glenford, OH 43739
(740) 659-2209
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8725 Sheridan Drive N.w.
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1335
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1335
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #55.
Sheridan Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8660 Sheridan Road
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1315
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1315
Grades: 6-8
| 522 students
Rank: #66.
New Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-2556
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-2556
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #77.
New Lexington Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2549 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-4128
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-4128
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #88.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 High St
Somerset, OH 43783
(740) 743-1454
Somerset, OH 43783
(740) 743-1454
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #99.
Millcreek Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10397 State Route 155 Se
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0522
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0522
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: #1010.
New Lexington High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2547 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-3528
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-3528
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Rank: #1111.
Crooksville Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12400 Tunnel Hill Rd
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7010
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7010
Grades: 5-8
| 320 students
Rank: #1212.
Crooksville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12400 Tunnel Hill Rd
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7010
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7010
Grades: PK-4
| 451 students
Rank: #1313.
Miller High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10397 State Route 155 Se
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0521
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0521
Grades: 7-12
| 231 students
Rank: #1414.
Crooksville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4075 Ceramic Way
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7015
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7015
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10397 State Route 155 Se
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 394-1173
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 394-1173
Grades: 5-9
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Perry County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Perry County, OH include Thornville Elementary School, Junction City Elementary School and Glenford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Perry County?
14 public schools are located in Perry County.
What percentage of students in Perry County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Perry County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Perry County include: New Lexington High School vs. Sheridan High School, Millcreek Elementary School vs. New Lexington Elementary School, Thornville Elementary School vs. Somerset Elementary School
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