For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,948 students in Shelby County, OH. The top-ranked public high schools in Shelby County, OH are Russia High School, Fort Loramie Junior-senior High School and Botkins High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public high schools.
Shelby County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anna 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Shelby County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russia High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 School St
Russia, OH 45363
(937) 295-3454
Russia, OH 45363
(937) 295-3454
Gr: 7-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Fort Loramie Junior-senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 East Park St
Fort Loramie, OH 45845
(937) 295-3342
Fort Loramie, OH 45845
(937) 295-3342
Gr: 7-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Botkins High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 E State St
Botkins, OH 45306
(937) 693-4241
Botkins, OH 45306
(937) 693-4241
Gr: 7-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Center High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
204 S Linden St
Jackson Center, OH 45334
(937) 596-6149
Jackson Center, OH 45334
(937) 596-6149
Gr: 7-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Anna High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Mcrill Way
Anna, OH 45302
(937) 394-2011
Anna, OH 45302
(937) 394-2011
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Fairlawn High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18800 Johnston Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Gr: 6-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Houston High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5300 Houston Rd
Houston, OH 45333
(937) 295-3010
Houston, OH 45333
(937) 295-3010
Gr: 7-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Sidney High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Campbell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2238
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2238
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
315 W Russell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 494-2015
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 494-2015
Gr: 4-12 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Shelby County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Shelby County, OH include Russia High School, Fort Loramie Junior-senior High School and Botkins High School. Shelby County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public high schools are located in Shelby County?
9 public high schools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Shelby County include: Houston High School vs. Fort Loramie Junior-senior High School, Botkins High School vs. Anna High School, Botkins High School vs. Fairlawn High School
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