For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 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 57% (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 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Defiance 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 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Defiance County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hicksville High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
958 E High St
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-7636
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-7636
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Ayersville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Gr: 7-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Fairview High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6289 Us Highway 127
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2378
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2378
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Defiance High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1755 Palmer Dr
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2777
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2777
Gr: 9-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Defiance County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-9909
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-9909
Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
601 E 2nd St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0146
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0146
Gr: PK-4 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
620 Thurston St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2116
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2116
Gr: PK-4 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
140 E Broadway St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-3866
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-3866
Gr: PK-4 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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. Defiance County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
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 34% (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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