Top 5 Best Athens County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,756 students in Athens County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Athens County, OH are Athens High School, Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School and Nelsonville-york High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Athens County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Athens County, 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 Athens High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 32% (majority Black).

Best Athens County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 High School Rd
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4521
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Rank: #22.
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6125 School Rd
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Grades: 6-12
| 776 students
Rank: #33.
Nelsonville-york High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1964
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Federal Hocking High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8461 State Route 144
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Grades: 9-12
| 255 students
Rank: #55.
Trimble High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Tomcat Dr
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-3434
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Rank: n/an/a
8461 State Route 144
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-county Career Center Building
Vocational School
15676 State Route 691
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-3511
Grades: 11-12
| 504 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Athens County, OH

Athens County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2380 Us Highway 33
Shade, OH 45776
(740) 696-1155
Grades: 7-8
| 233 students
6115 School Rd
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
21 Birge Drive
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-0064
Grades: PK
| 28 students
21 Birge Dr
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-4588
Grades: PK-6
| 157 students
41 Central Ave
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6866
Grades: K-6
| 195 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Athens County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Athens County, OH include Athens High School, Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School and Nelsonville-york High School.
How many public high schools are located in Athens County, OH?
7 public high schools are located in Athens County, OH.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens County, OH?
Athens County, OH public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 32% (majority Black).

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