For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 7,138 students in Richland County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Richland County, OH are Ontario Middle School, Ontario High School and Lexington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Richland County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clear Fork 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 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Richland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ontario Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
447 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-5507
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-5507
Gr: 5-9 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Ontario High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
467 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-3969
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-3969
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Lexington High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 Clever Ln
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1111
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1111
Gr: 9-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Madison High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Esley Ln
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-2112
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-2112
Gr: 9-12 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Shelby High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Whippet Way
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5065
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5065
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Clear Fork High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-2601
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-2601
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Lucas High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5 1st Ave
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Gr: 8-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Mansfield Senior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 N Linden Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6369
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6369
Gr: 8-12 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Buckeye Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1404 Park Ave W
Mansfield, OH 44906
(740) 231-2444
Mansfield, OH 44906
(740) 231-2444
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Tyger Digital Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
176 Hedges St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6400
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6400
Gr: K-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Goal Digital Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
890 W 4th St Ste 400
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 659-1900
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 659-1900
Gr: K-12 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Cypress High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1160 W 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 528-8812
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 528-8812
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Pioneer Career & Technology
Vocational School
27 Ryan Rd
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-7744
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-7744
Gr: 5-12 | 1,115 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Richland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult And Community Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
150 W 5th St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6382
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6382
109 Auburn Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Gr: K-4 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
71 Carpenter Rd
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6319
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6319
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 522-4578
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 522-4578
Gr: K-3 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
1033 Larchwood Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 522-3563
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 522-3563
Gr: 4-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Interactive Media & Construction (Imac) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-0105
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-0105
Gr: 8-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 62%
25 High School Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593
Gr: PK | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
124 N Linden Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(567) 247-4475
Mansfield, OH 44906
(567) 247-4475
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 51%
445 Bowman St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-0105
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-0105
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students
445 Bowman St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(614) 995-1545
Mansfield, OH 44903
(614) 995-1545
457 Central Ave
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 525-6315
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 525-6315
Gr: PK-3 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
485 Gilbert Ave
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6313
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6313
Gr: K-3 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
1033 Larchwood Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6311
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6311
Gr: K-7 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
111 E Whitney Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2681
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2681
Gr: K-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
314 Cline Ave
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6347
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6347
Gr: 9 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 39%
218 W 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6348
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6348
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Gr: 7-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
426 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-4955
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-4955
Gr: K-2 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
460 Davis Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6325
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6325
Gr: K-2 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
1419 Grace St
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-5963
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-5963
Gr: K-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Richland County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Richland County, OH include Ontario Middle School, Ontario High School and Lexington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richland County?
13 public high schools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Richland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Richland County include: Lexington High School vs. Ontario High School, Shelby High School vs. Ontario High School, Ontario High School vs. Lexington High School
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