For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,911 students in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in South Columbus are Pickerington High School Central and Pickerington Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 57% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pickerington High School Central, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pickerington High School Central
(Math: 43% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Opportunity Way
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3025
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3025
Grades: 9-12
| 1,738 students
Rank: #22.
Pickerington Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
90 N East St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 920-6155
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 920-6155
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington, OH include Pickerington High School Central and Pickerington Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington?
the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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