For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,828 students in Pataskala, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pataskala, OH are Watkins Memorial High School and Licking Heights High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pataskala, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Pataskala have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Pataskala, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Licking Heights High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pataskala, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watkins Memorial High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1954 Warrior Way
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3846
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3846
Gr: 9-12 | 1,423 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Licking Heights High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Summit Rd Sw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-9005
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-9005
Gr: 9-12 | 1,405 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Pataskala, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
927-a South St
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3941
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3941
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
927b South St
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-1130
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-1130
10653 Hazelton Etna Rd Nw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-3459
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-3459
Gr: 6-12 | 72 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pataskala, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pataskala, OH include Watkins Memorial High School and Licking Heights High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pataskala?
2 public high schools are located in Pataskala.
What is the racial composition of students in Pataskala?
Pataskala public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Pataskala are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pataskala include: Licking Heights High School vs. Watkins Memorial High School, Watkins Memorial High School vs. Licking Heights High School
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