Best Defiance Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,654 students in Defiance, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Defiance, OH are Ayersville High School, Tinora High School and Tinora Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Defiance, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Defiance have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Defiance, 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 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 22% 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, OH (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ayersville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Gr: 7-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Tinora High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2621
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Tinora Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Gr: 4-9 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Defiance High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1755 Palmer Dr
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2777
Gr: 9-12 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Defiance, Ohio

Defiance, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-9909
Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Gr: 5-8
601 E 2nd St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0146
Gr: PK-4 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
10553 Haller St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-7941
Gr: K-1
620 Thurston St
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
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, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Defiance, OH include Ayersville High School, Tinora High School and Tinora Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in Defiance?
4 public high schools are located in Defiance.
What is the racial composition of students in Defiance?
Defiance public high schools minority enrollment is 22% 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 are often viewed compared to one another?

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