For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 971 students in Holmes County, OH. The top-ranked public high schools in Holmes County, OH are Hiland High School, West Holmes High School and West Holmes Digital Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holmes County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Holmes County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public high schools.
Holmes County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Holmes High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Holmes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hiland High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 State Route 39
Berlin, OH 44610
(330) 893-2626
Berlin, OH 44610
(330) 893-2626
Gr: 7-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
West Holmes High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10909 State Route 39
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-6085
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-6085
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
West Holmes Digital Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1291 Massillon Rd Ste B
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-1252
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-1252
Gr: 7-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Buckeye Career Center Annex-hiland Satellite
Vocational School
5200 State Route 39
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 339-2288
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 339-2288
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Holmes County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Holmes County, OH include Hiland High School, West Holmes High School and West Holmes Digital Academy. Holmes County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public high schools are located in Holmes County?
4 public high schools are located in Holmes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holmes County?
Holmes County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Holmes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Holmes County include: West Holmes High School vs. Hiland High School, Hiland High School vs. West Holmes High School
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