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Best Hocking County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,418 students in Hocking County, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 170 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Hocking County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%). Hocking County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
The top-ranked public schools in Hocking County, OH are Central Elementary School, Union Furnace Elementary School and Chieftain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hocking County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Hocking County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Hocking County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
445 N Market St
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 380-4664
Gr: PK-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Union Furnace Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
36140 Limebank Road
Union Furnace, OH 43158
(740) 380-6881
Gr: PK-4 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Chieftain Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
28296 Chieftain Dr
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-1171
Gr: PK-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Hocking Hills Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19197 State Route 664 S
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-7071
Gr: PK-4 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13495 Maysville Williams Rd
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-7789
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Logan High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14470 State Route 328
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-2069
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Logan-hocking Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13579 Maysville Williams Rd
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-8764
Gr: 5-8 | 1,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Ohio Classical Academy
Charter School
15663 State Route 595
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 823-7622
Gr: K-6 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hocking County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Hocking County, OH include Central Elementary School, Union Furnace Elementary School and Chieftain Elementary School. Hocking County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public schools are located in Hocking County?
7 public schools are located in Hocking County.
What percentage of students in Hocking County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Hocking County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hocking County?
Hocking County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hocking County are often viewed compared to one another?

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