Peebles High School is a public high school located in Peebles, Ohio. It is one of three high schools in the Adams County/Ohio Valley School District. The other county schools are North Adams and West Union. The district also has a vocational school.
Serving 347 students in grades 7-12, Peebles High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Peebles High School serves the northeast part of its district in Peebles, OH, covering an area of approximately 171.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone takes about 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge located 13.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peebles High School's student population of 347 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Peebles High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peebles High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2006 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
8%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
98%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-79%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Indians
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Peebles High School is a public high school located in Peebles, Ohio. It is one of 4 high schools in the Adams County/Ohio Valley School District.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peebles High School's ranking?
Peebles High School is ranked #2006 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Peebles High School often compared to?
Peebles High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Adams High School, West Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peebles High School?
The graduation rate of Peebles High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Peebles High School?
347 students attend Peebles High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Peebles High School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peebles High School?
Peebles High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Peebles High School offer ?
Peebles High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peebles High School part of?
Peebles High School is part of Adams County Ohio Valley Local School District.
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