For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 874 students in Harrison County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, OH are Conotton Valley High School, Harrison Central Jr./sr. High School and Lakeland Academy Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harrison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conotton Valley High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7205 Cumberland Rd Sw
Bowerston, OH 44695
(740) 269-2000
Bowerston, OH 44695
(740) 269-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
Harrison Central Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Huskies Way
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7700
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7700
Grades: 7-12
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeland Academy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Main St
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 658-1042
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 658-1042
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
Harrison County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
77520 Freeport Tippecanoe Rd
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 942-7400
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 942-7400
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
322 West Main St
Scio, OH 43988
(740) 942-7600
Scio, OH 43988
(740) 942-7600
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
322 West Main Street
Scio, OH 43988
(740) 942-7500
Scio, OH 43988
(740) 942-7500
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
730 Peppard Ave
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7450
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7450
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, OH include Conotton Valley High School, Harrison Central Jr./sr. High School and Lakeland Academy Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harrison County?
3 public middle schools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Harrison County include: Conotton Valley High School vs. Harrison Central Jr./sr. High School, Harrison Central Jr./sr. High School vs. Conotton Valley High School
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