For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,685 students in Vinton County, OH (there are , serving 11 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Vinton County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Vinton County, OH are West Elementary School, Central Elementary School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vinton County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Vinton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Vinton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
57750 Us Highway 50
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5236
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5236
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
507 Jefferson Ave
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-4155
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-4155
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38234 State Route 93
Hamden, OH 45634
(740) 384-2731
Hamden, OH 45634
(740) 384-2731
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Vinton County Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63870 Locker Plant Road
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5243
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5243
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Vinton County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
63910 Us Highway 50
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5258
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5258
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Vinton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 129
Wilkesville, OH 45695
(740) 669-4181
Wilkesville, OH 45695
(740) 669-4181
Gr: PK-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Po Box 329
Zaleski, OH 45698
(740) 596-5617
Zaleski, OH 45698
(740) 596-5617
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Vinton County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Vinton County, OH include West Elementary School, Central Elementary School and South Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vinton County?
5 public schools are located in Vinton County.
What percentage of students in Vinton County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Vinton County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vinton County?
Vinton County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Vinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Vinton County include: Central Elementary School vs. South Elementary School, South Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, West Elementary School vs. South Elementary School
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