For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,822 students in 45638, OH (there are , serving 328 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 45638, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 45638, OH are Dawson-bryant Elementary School, Ironton Elementary School and Rock Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45638 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45638, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 45638, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dawson-bryant Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4503 State Route 243
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6898
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6898
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
Ironton Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 Delaware St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2209
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2209
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #33.
Rock Hill Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2676 County Road 26
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7016
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7016
Grades: PK-5
| 729 students
Rank: #44.
Dawson-bryant High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Ln
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6345
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6345
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Rank: #55.
Ironton Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Delaware St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3347
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3347
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Rank: #66.
Dawson-bryant Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Ln
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-1664
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-1664
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #77.
Rock Hill Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2171 County Road 26
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7026
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7026
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Rank: #88.
Ironton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 S 7th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3911
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3911
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #99.
Rock Hill Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2415 County Road 26
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7012
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7012
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
45638, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 S 6th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3988
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3988
Grades: 1-3
| 150 students
2325b County Rd 26 Unit B
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2012
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2012
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1203 N 3rd St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6045
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6045
Grades: PK-K
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 45638, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 45638, OH include Dawson-bryant Elementary School, Ironton Elementary School and Rock Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 45638?
10 public schools are located in 45638.
What percentage of students in 45638 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 45638 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45638?
45638 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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