For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,734 students in Perry County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, OH are Sheridan High School, New Lexington High School and Miller High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Perry County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Lexington 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 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 Perry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8725 Sheridan Drive N.w.
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1335
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1335
Gr: 9-12 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
New Lexington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2547 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-3528
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-3528
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Miller High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10397 State Route 155 Se
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0521
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0521
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Crooksville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4075 Ceramic Way
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7015
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7015
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10397 State Route 155 Se
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 394-1173
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 394-1173
Gr: 5-9 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, OH include Sheridan High School, New Lexington High School and Miller High School.
How many public high schools are located in Perry County?
4 public high schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry 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).
Which public high schools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Perry County include: New Lexington High School vs. Sheridan High School, Miller High School vs. Crooksville High School, Crooksville High School vs. New Lexington High School
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