For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,357 students in Highland County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Highland County, OH are Fairfield Local High School, Lynchburg-clay High School and Hillsboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Highland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public high schools.
Highland 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 Fairfield Local 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Highland County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Local High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11611 State Route 771
Leesburg, OH 45135
(937) 780-2966
Leesburg, OH 45135
(937) 780-2966
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Lynchburg-clay High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6762 State Route 134
Lynchburg, OH 45142
(937) 364-2250
Lynchburg, OH 45142
(937) 364-2250
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Us Route 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3485
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3485
Gr: 9-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Mcclain High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 5th St
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 981-7731
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 981-7731
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Whiteoak High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44 North High Street
Mowrystown, OH 45155
(937) 442-2241
Mowrystown, OH 45155
(937) 442-2241
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Highland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
265 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-1938
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-1938
Gr: 4-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Petersburg Special Needs School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9057 Water St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 981-3668
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 981-3668
Gr: PK | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
200 N East St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 466-2315
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 466-2315
Gr: 6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
200 N East St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-5748
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-5748
Gr: 6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Highland County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Highland County, OH include Fairfield Local High School, Lynchburg-clay High School and Hillsboro High School.
How many public high schools are located in Highland County?
6 public high schools are located in Highland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland County?
Highland County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Highland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Highland County include: Fairfield Local High School vs. Hillsboro High School, Whiteoak High School vs. Lynchburg-clay High School, Mcclain High School vs. Hillsboro High School
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