For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 5,546 students in Wayne County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, OH are Beacon Hill Academy, Smithville High School and Chippewa Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public high schools.
Wayne County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chippewa Jr./sr. 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), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beacon Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10470 Winesburg Rd
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Smithville High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Smithie Drive
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Chippewa Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 South Portage
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Grades: 7-12
| 612 students
Rank: #44.
Waynedale High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9050 Dover Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3071
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3071
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
Rank: #55.
Dalton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
177 Mill St N
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2261
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2261
Grades: 8-12
| 299 students
Rank: #66.
Norwayne High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 S Main St
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6384
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6384
Grades: 9-12
| 431 students
Rank: #77.
Northwestern High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7473 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Rank: #88.
Rittman High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Saurer St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7140
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7140
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Rank: #99.
Triway High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3205 Shreve Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-8685
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-8685
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #1010.
Wooster High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Oldman Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-4000
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-4000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,181 students
Rank: #1111.
Orrville High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
841 N Ella St
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-4661
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #1212.
Rittman Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Saurer St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7401
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7401
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #1313.
Liberty Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
243 N Milton St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-0055
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-0055
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: n/an/a
466 S Portage St
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Grades: 1-12
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Vocational School
518 W Prospect St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-7000
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 595 students
Rank: n/an/a
144 N Market St
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 988-1111
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 988-1111
Grades: K-12
| 140 students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Boys Village (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3011 Akron Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-3232
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-3232
Grades: 6-12
| 69 students
125 South St
Burbank, OH 44214
(330) 624-2962
Burbank, OH 44214
(330) 624-2962
Grades: PK-4
| 283 students
7509 W Smithville Western Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-7976
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-7976
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
2060 E Moreland Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2378
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2378
Grades: K-6
| 107 students
4476 Kidron Rd
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2781
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2781
Grades: K-2
| 185 students
1859 Burbank Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9676
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9676
Grades: K-6
| 223 students
905 Pittsburg Ave
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9646
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9646
Grades: K-6
| 277 students
215 Maple St
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1761
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1761
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
230 N 1st St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7461
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7461
Grades: PK-4
| 436 students
209 W Oak St
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1771
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1771
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
629 North Grant St
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-8282
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-8282
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
156 N Milton St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3501
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3501
Grades: K-4
| 260 students
1700 East Smithville Western R
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6474
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6474
Grades: K-6
| 304 students
Wayne P N Program (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
Po Box 378
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-4481
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-4481
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
99 E Buckeye St
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 853-4313
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 853-4313
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, OH include Beacon Hill Academy, Smithville High School and Chippewa Jr./sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County, OH?
16 public high schools are located in Wayne County, OH.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County, OH?
Wayne County, OH public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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