Top 3 Best Willoughby Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,537 students in Willoughby, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Willoughby, OH are Kirtland High School and South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willoughby, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Willoughby have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Willoughby, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kirtland 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 29% 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 Willoughby, OH (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kirtland High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9150 Chillicothe Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3366
Grades: 9-12
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
South High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4900 Shankland Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3647
Grades: 9-12
| 1,038 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northern Career Institute
Vocational School
34343 Euclid Ave
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-7085
Grades: 11-12
| 137 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Willoughby, Ohio

Willoughby, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
25 Public Sq Bldg B
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-7401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1200 Lost Nation Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 942-1525
Grades: K-5
| 262 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Willoughby, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Willoughby, OH include Kirtland High School and South High School.
How many public high schools are located in Willoughby?
3 public high schools are located in Willoughby.
What is the racial composition of students in Willoughby?
Willoughby public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).

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