Summary:
Harrison, Ohio is a suburban community served by six schools — three elementary schools (K–5), one middle school (6–8), and two high schools (9–12) — all part of the Southwest Local district. Together they enroll about 4,340 students. The district ranks #295 of 773 in Ohio, placing it at the 62nd percentile with 3 stars, but performance varies widely from school to school.
Crosby Elementary School is the clear standout: ranked 41 of 1,560 schools (97th percentile, 5 stars), with all reported proficiency rates between 89.2% and 98.2%, chronic absenteeism of just 7.0%, and free/reduced lunch at 19.08%. Harrison Middle School earned 4 stars and 76th percentile, highlighted by Geometry at 100% and Algebra I at 95.5%, though 7th grade math dropped to 46.0%. Miami Whitewater Elementary School has climbed from the 55th to the 77th percentile over three years and posts strong ELA and science results.
Harrison Elementary School is solid but declining in relative rank, moving from the 69th to the 61st percentile. William Henry Harrison High School graduates 95.4% of students, above the district's 92.4%, and beats state averages in most End of Course subjects, but American Government trails the state and scores swing sharply year to year. Wildcat Pathways Academy, with only 66 students, sits at the 7th percentile with 0 stars, a 67.6% graduation rate, and 74.4% chronic absenteeism. Across Harrison, attendance tracks closely with achievement: the school with the lowest absenteeism is also the highest performing.
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