For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,295 students in Defiance, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Defiance, OH are Ayersville High School, Tinora High School and Defiance High 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 51% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (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 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 25% 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, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
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 Defiance High School.
How many public high schools are located in Defiance?
3 public high schools are located in Defiance.
What is the racial composition of students in Defiance?
Defiance public high schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Defiance include: Tinora High School vs. Defiance High School, Ayersville High School vs. Defiance High School, Defiance High School vs. Tinora High School
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