For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,357 students in Highland County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Highland County, OH are Fairfield Local High School, Hillsboro Middle School and Lynchburg-clay High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Highland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public high schools.
Highland County, 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 Fairfield Local 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Highland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Local High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11611 State Route 771
Leesburg, OH 45135
(937) 780-2966
Leesburg, OH 45135
(937) 780-2966
Gr: 9-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Us Route 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-9877
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-9877
Gr: 6-9 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Lynchburg-clay High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6762 State Route 134
Lynchburg, OH 45142
(937) 364-2250
Lynchburg, OH 45142
(937) 364-2250
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Us Route 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3485
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3485
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Mcclain High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 5th St
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 981-7731
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 981-7731
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Whiteoak High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44 North High Street
Mowrystown, OH 45155
(937) 442-2241
Mowrystown, OH 45155
(937) 442-2241
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Highland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
265 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-1938
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-1938
Gr: 4-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Petersburg Special Needs School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9057 Water St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 981-3668
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 981-3668
Gr: PK | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
200 N East St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 466-2315
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 466-2315
Gr: 6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
200 N East St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-5748
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-5748
Gr: 6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Highland County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Highland County, OH include Fairfield Local High School, Hillsboro Middle School and Lynchburg-clay High School.
How many public high schools are located in Highland County?
6 public high schools are located in Highland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland County?
Highland County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Highland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Highland County include: Mcclain High School vs. Hillsboro High School, Fairfield Local High School vs. Hillsboro High School, Lynchburg-clay High School vs. Hillsboro High School
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