For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 974 students in 45638, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in 45638, OH are Dawson-bryant High School, Ironton High School and Rock Hill Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 45638 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 45638, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 45638 have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dawson-bryant 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 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 45638, OH Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawson-bryant High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Ln
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6345
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6345
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Ironton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 S 7th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3911
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3911
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Rock Hill Sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2415 County Road 26
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7012
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7012
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
45638, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 S 6th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3988
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3988
Gr: 1-3 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
2325b County Rd 26 Unit B
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2012
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2012
Gr: PK
1203 N 3rd St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6045
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6045
Gr: PK-K | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 45638, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in 45638, OH include Dawson-bryant High School, Ironton High School and Rock Hill Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in 45638?
3 public high schools are located in 45638.
What is the racial composition of students in 45638?
45638 public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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