For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,128 students in Defiance County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Defiance County, OH are Hicksville High School, Ayersville High School and Fairview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Defiance County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Defiance County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public high schools.
Defiance County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ayersville 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 Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Defiance County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hicksville High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
958 E High St
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-7636
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-7636
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ayersville High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Grades: 7-12
| 338 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fairview High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6289 Us Highway 127
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2378
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2378
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #44.
Tinora High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2621
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2621
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #55.
Tinora Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Grades: 4-9
| 320 students
Rank: #66.
Defiance High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1755 Palmer Dr
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2777
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Defiance County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-9909
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-9909
Grades: PK-4
| 310 students
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
601 E 2nd St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0146
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0146
Grades: PK-4
| 228 students
10553 Haller St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-7941
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-7941
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
620 Thurston St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2116
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2116
Grades: PK-4
| 243 students
140 E Broadway St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-3866
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-3866
Grades: PK-4
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Defiance County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Defiance County, OH include Hicksville High School, Ayersville High School and Fairview High School.
How many public high schools are located in Defiance County?
6 public high schools are located in Defiance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Defiance County?
Defiance County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Defiance County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Defiance County include: Tinora High School vs. Defiance High School, Ayersville High School vs. Defiance High School, Fairview High School vs. Defiance High School
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