For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 5,290 students in Wayne County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, OH are Waynedale High School, Rittman 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 57% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waynedale High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9050 Dover Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3071
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3071
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Rittman High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Saurer St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7140
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7140
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Chippewa Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 South Portage
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Gr: 7-12 | 588 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Smithville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Smithie Drive
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Beacon Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10470 Winesburg Rd
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 61 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
Orrville High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
841 N Ella St
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-4661
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Dalton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
177 Mill St N
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2261
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Triway High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3205 Shreve Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-8685
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-8685
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Norwayne High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 S Main St
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6384
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6384
Gr: 9-12 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Northwestern High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7473 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Wooster High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Oldman Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-4000
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-4000
Gr: 8-12 | 1,165 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1313.
Liberty Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
243 N Milton St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-0055
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-0055
Gr: 10-12 | 43 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1414.
Chippewa Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
466 S Portage St
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Gr: 8-12 | 37 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
Gr: 7-12 | 606 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Boys Village (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3011 Akron Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-3232
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-3232
Gr: 6-12 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
125 South St
Burbank, OH 44214
(330) 624-2962
Burbank, OH 44214
(330) 624-2962
Gr: PK-4 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
7509 W Smithville Western Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-7976
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-7976
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Minority enrollment: 1%
2060 E Moreland Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2378
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2378
Gr: K-6 | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
4476 Kidron Rd
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2781
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2781
Gr: K-2 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1859 Burbank Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9676
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9676
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Minority enrollment: 7%
905 Pittsburg Ave
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9646
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9646
Gr: K-6 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
230 N 1st St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7461
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7461
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
156 N Milton St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3501
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3501
Gr: K-4 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1700 East Smithville Western R
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6474
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6474
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
99 E Buckeye St
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 853-4313
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 853-4313
Gr: K-5 | 289 students
144 N Market St
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 988-1111
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 988-1111
Gr: K-12 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 13%
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 Waynedale High School, Rittman High School and Chippewa Jr./sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
16 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wayne County include: Triway High School vs. Wooster High School, Northwestern High School vs. Norwayne High School, Norwayne High School vs. Northwestern High School
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