For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,032 students in Jefferson, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson, OH are Jefferson Area Sr High School and Jefferson Area Local Schools Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Jefferson, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson Area Sr 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Area Sr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
207 W Mulberry St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-4731
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-4731
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Area Local Schools Online
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 S Poplar St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Grades: 3-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ashtabula County Technical And Career Campus
Vocational School
1565 State Route 167
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-6015
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-6015
Grades: 6-12
| 599 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson, OH include Jefferson Area Sr High School and Jefferson Area Local Schools Online.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson?
3 public high schools are located in Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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