For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 850 students in Nelsonville, OH.
The top-ranked public high school in Nelsonville, OH is Nelsonville-york High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nelsonville, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Nelsonville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Nelsonville, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nelsonville-york High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Nelsonville, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nelsonville-york High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1964
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1964
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-county Career Center Building
Vocational School
15676 State Route 691
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-3511
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-3511
Gr: 11-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nelsonville, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nelsonville, OH include Nelsonville-york High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nelsonville?
2 public high schools are located in Nelsonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelsonville?
Nelsonville public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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