For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,383 students in Muskingum County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Muskingum County, OH are John Glenn High School, Maysville High School and Philo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muskingum County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Muskingum County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Muskingum County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John Glenn 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 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Muskingum County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Glenn High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13115 John Glenn School Rd
New Concord, OH 43762
(740) 826-7641
New Concord, OH 43762
(740) 826-7641
Gr: 9-12 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Maysville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3725 Panther Drive
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7999
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7999
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Philo High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Millers Ln
Duncan Falls, OH 43734
(740) 674-4355
Duncan Falls, OH 43734
(740) 674-4355
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Tri-valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46 E Muskingum Ave
Dresden, OH 43821
(740) 754-2921
Dresden, OH 43821
(740) 754-2921
Gr: 8-12 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
West Muskingum High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Kimes Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 452-6312
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 452-6312
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Zanesville Community High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 Moxahala Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 588-5685
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 588-5685
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Zanesville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Blue Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0335
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0335
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Foxfire High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Pinkerton Ln
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-4509
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-4509
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Zanesville Campus
Vocational School
400 Richards Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-0101
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-0101
Gr: 7-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Muskingum County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult Basic & Literacy Ed-able (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
400 Richards Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7242
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7242
Adult Center For Education (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
400 Richards Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-3111
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-3111
928 Pine St
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0636
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0636
Gr: 6-9 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
76 W Athens Rd
Roseville, OH 43777
(740) 697-7317
Roseville, OH 43777
(740) 697-7317
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
58 N State St
Frazeysburg, OH 43822
(740) 828-3371
Frazeysburg, OH 43822
(740) 828-3371
Gr: 5-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
11100 West Pike
Hopewell, OH 43746
(740) 787-2449
Hopewell, OH 43746
(740) 787-2449
Gr: PK-3 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
4000 Millers Ln
Duncan Falls, OH 43734
(740) 674-4355
Duncan Falls, OH 43734
(740) 674-4355
Gr: PK | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
1007 Mcintire Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-2851
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-2851
Gr: PK-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
1428 Sharon Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-4611
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-4611
Gr: K-6 | 157 students Minority enrollment: 6%
4661 Licking Valley Rd Se
Nashport, OH 43830
(740) 763-2031
Nashport, OH 43830
(740) 763-2031
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
20 9th St
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7916
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7916
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 11%
199 Pleasant Grove Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-6677
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-6677
Gr: K-6 | 158 students Minority enrollment: 7%
645 Richey Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4060
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4060
Gr: PK-1 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Muskingum County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Muskingum County, OH include John Glenn High School, Maysville High School and Philo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Muskingum County?
10 public high schools are located in Muskingum County.
What is the racial composition of students in Muskingum County?
Muskingum County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Muskingum County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Muskingum County include: Maysville High School vs. Zanesville High School, Philo High School vs. Tri-valley High School, West Muskingum High School vs. Tri-valley High School
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