For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,716 students in Mercer County, OH. The top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, OH are Marion Local High School, Fort Recovery High School and Coldwater High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public high schools.
Mercer County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coldwater 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 Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mercer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion Local High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1901 State Route 716
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4597
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4597
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Recovery High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 East Butler Street
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
(419) 375-4111
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
(419) 375-4111
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
Coldwater High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 N 2nd St
Coldwater, OH 45828
(419) 678-4821
Coldwater, OH 45828
(419) 678-4821
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #44.
St. Henry High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
391 E Columbus St
Saint Henry, OH 45883
(419) 678-4834
Saint Henry, OH 45883
(419) 678-4834
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
Parkway High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Buckeye St
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 363-3045
Rockford, OH 45882
(419) 363-3045
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Rank: #66.
Celina High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 E Wayne St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-8300
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-8300
Grades: 8-12
| 768 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tri Star Career Compact
Vocational School
7655 State Route 703
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-7060
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-7060
Grades: 11-12
| 385 students
Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
585 E Livingston St
Celina, OH 45822
(877) 644-6338
Celina, OH 45822
(877) 644-6338
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
585 E Livingston St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-8300
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-8300
Grades: PK
| n/a students
441 East Market St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 584-0186
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 584-0186
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, OH include Marion Local High School, Fort Recovery High School and Coldwater High School. Mercer County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public high schools are located in Mercer County?
7 public high schools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mercer County include: Parkway High School vs. St. Henry High School, St. Henry High School vs. Coldwater High School, Coldwater High School vs. St. Henry High School
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