For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,224 students in 45044, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in 45044, OH are Lakota East High School, Summit Academy Secondary School - Middletown and Marshall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 45044 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 45044, OH have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 45044 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakota East 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 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 45044, OH Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakota East High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6840 Lakota Ln
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-7211
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-7211
Gr: 7-12 | 2,605 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Summit Academy Secondary School - Middletown
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3029 Yankee Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-9767
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-9767
Gr: 7-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Marshall High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4720 Roosevelt Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 318-7078
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 318-7078
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
45044, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1830 Yankee Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4593
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4593
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 28%
106 South Highview Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-0781
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-0781
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
631 S Breiel Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-1800
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
2701 Central Ave
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4556
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4556
Gr: K-6 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
1036 S Verity Pkwy
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4561
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4561
Gr: K-3 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 45044, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in 45044, OH include Lakota East High School, Summit Academy Secondary School - Middletown and Marshall High School.
How many public high schools are located in 45044?
3 public high schools are located in 45044.
What is the racial composition of students in 45044?
45044 public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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