For the 2026-27 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 Bridge Gate Community 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 87%.
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 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Heights High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Demorest Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-3200
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 956 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Bridge Gate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4060 Sullivant Ave
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 501-3820
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 501-3820
Gr: K-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
West High School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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 Bridge Gate Community 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 34% (majority Black).
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