For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,377 students in Wilmington, OH.
The top-ranked public high school in Wilmington, OH is Wilmington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Wilmington, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wilmington High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Wilmington, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilmington High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Richardson Pl
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-7716
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-7716
Gr: 8-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel Oaks Cdc
Vocational School
300 Oak Dr
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-1411
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-1411
Gr: 11-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Wilmington, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
769 Rombach Ave
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2443
Wilmington, OH 45177
(937) 382-2443
Gr: PK | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wilmington, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wilmington, OH include Wilmington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wilmington?
2 public high schools are located in Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington?
Wilmington public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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