For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,720 students in Pike County, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 209 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Pike County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Pike County, OH are Eastern Middle School, Eastern Intermediate Elementary School and Eastern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pike County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastern Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1170 Tile Mill Rd
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-1544
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-1544
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Eastern Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1170 Tile Mill Rd
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-6402
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-6402
Grades: 3-5
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Eastern High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Tile Mill Rd
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-1544
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-1544
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Waverly Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-5173
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-5173
Grades: 3-5
| 381 students
Rank: #55.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3185 Jasper Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2425
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2425
Grades: PK-4
| 514 students
Rank: #66.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2881
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2881
Grades: 4-6
| 153 students
Rank: #77.
Western High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2514
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2514
Grades: 7-12
| 281 students
Rank: #88.
Waverly Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-4527
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-4527
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #99.
Piketon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1414 Piketon Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2254
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2254
Grades: 5-12
| 656 students
Rank: #1010.
Western Primary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Grades: PK-3
| 261 students
Rank: #1111.
Waverly High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-7701
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-7701
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
1170 Tile Mill Rd
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-6402
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-6402
Grades: PK-2
| 202 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vern Riffe Career Technology C
Vocational School
175 Beaver Creek Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2721
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2721
Grades: 7-12
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
7 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-2813
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-2813
Grades: PK-2
| 451 students
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13806 St Rte 220
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2871
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2871
Grades: 4-6
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pike County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Pike County, OH include Eastern Middle School, Eastern Intermediate Elementary School and Eastern High School.
How many public schools are located in Pike County?
14 public schools are located in Pike County.
What percentage of students in Pike County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Pike County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pike County include: Waverly Primary School vs. Jasper Elementary School, Eastern Primary Elementary School vs. Waverly Primary School, Jasper Elementary School vs. Waverly Primary School
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