For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 684 students in Monroe County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, OH are Monroe Central High School, Beallsville High School and River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Monroe County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is River High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe Central High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
469 Lewisville Rd
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0414
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0414
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Beallsville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43822 State Route 556
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
Grades: 7-12
| 113 students
Rank: #33.
River High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
52560 River High School Rd
Hannibal, OH 43931
(740) 483-1358
Hannibal, OH 43931
(740) 483-1358
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #44.
Swiss Hills Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
46601 State Route 78
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0722
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0722
Grades: 10-12
| 149 students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
37184 Mound St
Sardis, OH 43946
(740) 483-1421
Sardis, OH 43946
(740) 483-1421
Grades: K-4
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, OH include Monroe Central High School, Beallsville High School and River High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
4 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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