For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,524 students in Madison County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, OH are Jonathan Alder High School, Madison-plains High School and West Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Madison County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jonathan Alder 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 14% 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 Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jonathan Alder High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9200 Us Route 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4642
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4642
Gr: 9-12 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Madison-plains High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Linson Rd
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-0364
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-0364
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Roughrider Dr
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7681
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7681
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
London High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
336 Elm St
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5705
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5705
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Buckeye Community School - London
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
177 W High St
London, OH 43140
(740) 231-2444
London, OH 43140
(740) 231-2444
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Tolles Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
7877 Us Highway 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4666
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4666
Gr: 6-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5681 W Jefferson Kiousville Rd
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-2338
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-2338
Gr: K-5 | 125 students Minority enrollment: 1%
40 S Walnut St
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5703
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5703
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1740 Cumberland Ne
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-7351
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-7351
Gr: 3-5 | 117 students Minority enrollment: 3%
20 S Walnut St
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5700
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5700
Gr: PK-K | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
91 State Route 56 Nw
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-7350
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-7350
Gr: K-2 | 113 students Minority enrollment: 6%
10346 Harrison Rd
Mount Sterling, OH 43143
(740) 437-7242
Mount Sterling, OH 43143
(740) 437-7242
Gr: K-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
375 Old Xenia Rd Se
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-2806
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-2806
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
13880 State Route 38
Sedalia, OH 43151
(740) 874-3310
Sedalia, OH 43151
(740) 874-3310
Gr: K-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
94 West Main St
Mount Sterling, OH 43143
(740) 869-2107
Mount Sterling, OH 43143
(740) 869-2107
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Madison County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, OH include Jonathan Alder High School, Madison-plains High School and West Jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
6 public high schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% 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 Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Madison County include: Madison-plains High School vs. London High School, Jonathan Alder High School vs. London High School, London High School vs. Jonathan Alder High School
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