For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,032 students in Jefferson, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson, OH are Jefferson Area Sr High School and Jefferson Area Local Schools Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Jefferson, 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 Jefferson Area Sr High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Jefferson, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Area Sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 W Mulberry St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-4731
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-4731
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Area Local Schools Online
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
121 S Poplar St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Gr: 3-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Ashtabula County Technical And Career Campus
Vocational School
1565 State Route 167
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-6015
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-6015
Gr: 6-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson, OH include Jefferson Area Sr High School and Jefferson Area Local Schools Online.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson?
3 public high schools are located in Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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