For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,157 students in Brown County, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 140 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Brown County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Brown County, OH are Sardinia Elementary School, Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Elementary School and Mt Orab Primary Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Brown County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sardinia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7742 Tricounty Hwy
Sardinia, OH 45171
(937) 446-2250
Sardinia, OH 45171
(937) 446-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 S 2nd St
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-1141
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-1141
Grades: K-4
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Mt Orab Primary Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
474 W Main St
Mount Orab, OH 45154
(937) 444-2528
Mount Orab, OH 45154
(937) 444-2528
Grades: K-4
| 747 students
Rank: #44.
Georgetown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
935 Mt. Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6235
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6235
Grades: PK-6
| 558 students
Rank: #55.
Fayetteville-perry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 S Apple St
Fayetteville, OH 45118
(513) 875-2829
Fayetteville, OH 45118
(513) 875-2829
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
Rank: #66.
Russellville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
239 W Main St
Russellville, OH 45168
(937) 377-4771
Russellville, OH 45168
(937) 377-4771
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #77.
Hamersville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1950 State Route 125
Hamersville, OH 45130
(937) 379-1144
Hamersville, OH 45130
(937) 379-1144
Grades: PK-8
| 592 students
Rank: #88.
Fayetteville-perry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 S Apple St
Fayetteville, OH 45118
(513) 875-2083
Fayetteville, OH 45118
(513) 875-2083
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #99.
Georgetown Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
987 Mount Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6730
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6730
Grades: 7-12
| 414 students
Rank: #1010.
Mt Orab Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
472 W Main St
Mount Orab, OH 45154
(937) 444-2529
Mount Orab, OH 45154
(937) 444-2529
Grades: 5-8
| 610 students
Rank: #1111.
Fayetteville-perry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Apple St
Fayetteville, OH 45118
(513) 875-3520
Fayetteville, OH 45118
(513) 875-3520
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #1212.
Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Rains-eitel Rd.
Aberdeen, OH 45101
(937) 795-8001
Aberdeen, OH 45101
(937) 795-8001
Grades: 5-8
| 231 students
Rank: #1313.
Western Brown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
476 W Main St
Mount Orab, OH 45154
(937) 444-2544
Mount Orab, OH 45154
(937) 444-2544
Grades: 9-12
| 790 students
Rank: #1414.
Ripley-union-lewis-huntington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1317 S 2nd St
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-4384
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-4384
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Hills Career Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9193 Hamer Rd
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6131
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6131
Grades: 7-12
| 447 students
Brown County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
987 Mount Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6730
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6730
Grades: 5-8
| 330 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brown County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Brown County, OH include Sardinia Elementary School, Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Elementary School and Mt Orab Primary Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Brown County?
15 public schools are located in Brown County.
What percentage of students in Brown County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Brown County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Brown County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Brown County include: Georgetown Jr/sr High School vs. Western Brown High School, Ripley-union-lewis-huntington High School vs. Georgetown Jr/sr High School, Russellville Elementary School vs. Sardinia Elementary School
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