For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,654 students in Defiance, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Defiance, OH are Ayersville High School, Tinora High School and Tinora Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Defiance, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Defiance have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Defiance, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Defiance High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Defiance, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ayersville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Gr: 7-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Tinora High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2621
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2621
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Tinora Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Gr: 4-9 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Defiance High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1755 Palmer Dr
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2777
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2777
Gr: 9-12 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Defiance, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-9909
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-9909
Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
601 E 2nd St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0146
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0146
Gr: PK-4 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
620 Thurston St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2116
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2116
Gr: PK-4 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
140 E Broadway St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-3866
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-3866
Gr: PK-4 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Defiance, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Defiance, OH include Ayersville High School, Tinora High School and Tinora Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in Defiance?
4 public high schools are located in Defiance.
What is the racial composition of students in Defiance?
Defiance public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Defiance are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Defiance include: Tinora High School vs. Defiance High School, Ayersville High School vs. Defiance High School, Defiance High School vs. Ayersville High School
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