For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,774 students in Guernsey County, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 116 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Guernsey County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Guernsey County, OH are Cambridge Primary School, Buckeye Trail Elementary School and Buckeye Trail Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guernsey County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Guernsey County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Guernsey County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1115 Clairmont Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-7547
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-7547
Gr: K-2 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Buckeye Trail Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65553 Wintergreen Rd
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5100
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5100
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Buckeye Trail Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65553 Wintergreen Rd
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5100
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Brook Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
58601 Marietta Rd
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2526
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2526
Gr: 3-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Meadowbrook Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58607 Marietta Rd
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2561
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2561
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Buckeye Trail High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
65555 Wintergreen Rd
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5005
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5005
Gr: 9-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Meadowbrook High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58615 Marietta Rd
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2566
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2566
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Cambridge Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1451 Deerpath Dr
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-1180
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-1180
Gr: 3-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Cambridge Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Deerpath Dr
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-1140
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-1140
Gr: 6-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Cambridge High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Deerpath Dr
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-1100
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Buffalo Campus
Vocational School
57090 Vocational Rd
Senecaville, OH 43780
(740) 685-2516
Senecaville, OH 43780
(740) 685-2516
Gr: 10-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
212 Main St
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2523
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2523
Gr: PK-2 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
518 S 8th St
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-5026
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-5026
Gr: PK | 77 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
4533 Peters Creek Rd
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-1645
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-1645
Gr: PK-2 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
65555 Wintergreen Rd
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 456-5190
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 456-5190
Gr: PK | 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
58860 Wintergreen Rd
Senecaville, OH 43780
(740) 685-2504
Senecaville, OH 43780
(740) 685-2504
Gr: PK-2 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Guernsey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1115 Clairmont Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-7547
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-7547
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
60901 Beech Grove Ln
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 432-8170
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 432-8170
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 10%
605 S 7th St
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3361
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3361
Gr: PK-2 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 14%
9259 Liberty School Rd
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 432-5776
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 432-5776
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 1%
850 N 4th St
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3382
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3382
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1300 Clairmont Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-4040
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-4040
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Minority enrollment: 5%
65553 Wintergreen Rd
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5100
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5100
Gr: PK-9 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
150 Highland Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3767
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3767
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Minority enrollment: 7%
200 Fair St
Quaker City, OH 43773
(740) 679-2682
Quaker City, OH 43773
(740) 679-2682
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students
916 Foster Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3970
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3970
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Guernsey County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Guernsey County, OH include Cambridge Primary School, Buckeye Trail Elementary School and Buckeye Trail Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Guernsey County?
16 public schools are located in Guernsey County.
What percentage of students in Guernsey County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Guernsey County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Guernsey County?
Guernsey County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Guernsey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Guernsey County include: Buckeye Trail High School vs. Cambridge High School, Meadowbrook High School vs. Cambridge High School, Secrest Elementary School vs. Byesville Elementary School
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