Ayersville High School is a public high school in Highland Twp. near Defiance, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Ayersville Local School district. Their mascot is the Pilots. They are a member of the Green Meadows Conference.
Serving 326 students in grades 7-12, Ayersville High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Ayersville High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Defiance, OH, encompassing approximately 51.8 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.1 miles to the edge and a maximum distance of 5.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ayersville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ayersville High School's student population of 326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ayersville High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ayersville High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold, Columbia blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ayersville High School's ranking?
Ayersville High School is ranked #702 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Ayersville High School often compared to?
Ayersville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Defiance High School, Fairview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ayersville High School?
The graduation rate of Ayersville High School is 90%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Ayersville High School?
326 students attend Ayersville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ayersville High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ayersville High School?
Ayersville High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ayersville High School offer ?
Ayersville High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ayersville High School part of?
Ayersville High School is part of Ayersville Local School District.
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