Top 10 Best Richland County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 6,501 students in Richland County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Richland County, OH are Lexington High School, Ontario High School and Shelby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Richland County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is 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 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Richland County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lexington High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
103 Clever Ln
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1111
Grades: 9-12
| 754 students
Rank: #22.
Ontario High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
467 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-3969
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #33.
Shelby High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Whippet Way
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5065
Grades: 9-12
| 535 students
Rank: #44.
Lucas High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5 1st Ave
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Grades: 8-12
| 171 students
Rank: #55.
Madison High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Esley Ln
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-2112
Grades: 9-12
| 903 students
Rank: #66.
Clear Fork High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-2601
Grades: 9-12
| 485 students
Rank: #77.
Mansfield Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
124 N Linden Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6369
Grades: 8-12
| 755 students
Rank: #88.
Interactive Media & Construction (Imac)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-0105
Grades: 8-12
| 30 students
Rank: #99.
Goal Digital Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
890 W 4th St Ste 400
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 659-1900
Grades: K-12
| 628 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buckeye Community School
Charter School
1404 Park Ave W
Mansfield, OH 44906
(740) 231-2444
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cypress High School
Charter School
1160 W 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 528-8812
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pioneer Career & Technology
Vocational School
27 Ryan Rd
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-7744
Grades: 6-12
| 979 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tyger Digital Academy
176 Hedges St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6400
Grades: K-12
| 293 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Richland County, OH

Richland County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
890 West 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44906
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
150 W 5th St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6382
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
71 Carpenter Rd
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6319
Grades: K-5
| 185 students
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 522-4578
Grades: K-3
| 121 students
1033 Larchwood Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 522-3563
Grades: 4-8
| 117 students
176 Hedges St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6317
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
124 N Linden Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(567) 247-4475
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
445 Bowman St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-0105
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
445 Bowman St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
457 Central Ave
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 525-6315
Grades: PK-3
| 201 students
1033 Larchwood Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6311
Grades: K-7
| 248 students
111 E Whitney Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2681
Grades: K-6
| 292 students
314 Cline Ave
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6347
Grades: 9
| 369 students
218 W 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6348
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
426 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-4955
Grades: K-2
| 423 students
1419 Grace St
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-5963
Grades: K-6
| 270 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Richland County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Richland County, OH include Lexington High School, Ontario High School and Shelby High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richland County, OH?
13 public high schools are located in Richland County, OH.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County, OH?
Richland County, OH public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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