For the 2025 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 48% (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 7/10, 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 94% 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakota East High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6840 Lakota Ln
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-7211
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-7211
Grades: 7-12
| 2,605 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Academy Secondary School - Middletown
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3029 Yankee Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-9767
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-9767
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
45044, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1830 Yankee Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4593
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4593
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
106 South Highview Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-0781
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-0781
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
631 S Breiel Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-1800
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
2701 Central Ave
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4556
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4556
Grades: K-6
| 765 students
1036 S Verity Pkwy
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4561
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4561
Grades: K-3
| 271 students
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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