For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,449 students in the neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Hilltop are Franklin Heights High School, Briggs High School and West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 57% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin Heights High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Heights High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Demorest Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-3200
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,377 students
Rank: #22.
Briggs High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2555 Briggs Rd
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-5915
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-5915
Grades: 9-12
| 976 students
Rank: #33.
West High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
179 S Powell Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5956
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5956
Grades: 9-12
| 773 students
Rank: #44.
Bridge Gate Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4060 Sullivant Ave
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 501-3820
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 501-3820
Grades: K-12
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus, OH include Franklin Heights High School, Briggs High School and West High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus?
the neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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