For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 684 students in Monroe County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, OH are Monroe Central High School, River High School and Beallsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Monroe 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 Swiss Hills Career Center, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Monroe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
469 Lewisville Rd
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0414
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0414
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
River High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
52560 River High School Rd
Hannibal, OH 43931
(740) 483-1358
Hannibal, OH 43931
(740) 483-1358
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Beallsville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43822 State Route 556
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
Gr: 7-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Swiss Hills Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
46601 State Route 78
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0722
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0722
Gr: 10-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
37184 Mound St
Sardis, OH 43946
(740) 483-1421
Sardis, OH 43946
(740) 483-1421
Gr: K-4 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, OH include Monroe Central High School, River High School and Beallsville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
4 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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