For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 966 students in Harrison County, OH.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Harrison County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harrison Central Jr./sr. High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Harrison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Conotton Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Lakeland Academy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Main St
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 658-1042
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 658-1042
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison Career Center
Vocational School
82500 Cadiz Jewett Rd
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-2148
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-2148
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Harrison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
77520 Freeport Tippecanoe Rd
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 942-7400
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 942-7400
Gr: PK-5
322 West Main Street
Scio, OH 43988
(740) 942-7500
Scio, OH 43988
(740) 942-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
730 Peppard Ave
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7450
Cadiz, OH 43907
(740) 942-7450
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harrison County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Harrison County, OH include Conotton Valley High School, Harrison Central Jr./sr. High School and Lakeland Academy Community School.
How many public high schools are located in Harrison County?
4 public high schools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high 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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