For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,652 students in Gallia County, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 153 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Gallia County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Gallia County, OH are Green Elementary School, Rio Grande Elementary School and Southwestern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gallia County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Gallia County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gallia County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
113 Centenary Church Rd
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3236
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3236
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Rio Grande Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
439 Lake Drive
Rio Grande, OH 45674
(740) 245-5333
Rio Grande, OH 45674
(740) 245-5333
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Southwestern Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4834 State Route 325
Patriot, OH 45658
(740) 379-2532
Patriot, OH 45658
(740) 379-2532
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #44.
Addaville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1333 Brick School Rd
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 367-7283
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 367-7283
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #55.
Vinton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 Keystone Rd
Vinton, OH 45686
(740) 388-8261
Vinton, OH 45686
(740) 388-8261
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #66.
River Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8779 State Route 160
Bidwell, OH 45614
(740) 446-8399
Bidwell, OH 45614
(740) 446-8399
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
Rank: #77.
South Gallia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
55 Rebel Dr
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 256-1054
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 256-1054
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 4th Ave
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3213
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3213
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #99.
Gallia Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2855 Centenary Rd
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3212
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3212
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #1010.
South Gallia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Rebel Dr
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 379-9085
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 379-9085
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Rank: #1111.
Hannan Trace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9345 State Route 218
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 256-6468
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 256-6468
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #1212.
Gallia Academy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
340 4th Ave
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3211
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3211
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #1313.
River Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8785 State Route 160
Bidwell, OH 45614
(740) 446-2926
Bidwell, OH 45614
(740) 446-2926
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Rank: #1414.
Southern Ohio Digital Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
218 N College Ave
Patriot, OH 45658
(740) 245-7585
Patriot, OH 45658
(740) 245-7585
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buckeye Hills Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
351 Buckeye Hills Road
Rio Grande, OH 45674
(740) 245-5334
Rio Grande, OH 45674
(740) 245-5334
Grades: 7-12
| 505 students
Gallia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clay Alternative (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11802 State Route 7 S
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 256-1607
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 256-1607
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
350 Watson Grove Rd
Cheshire, OH 45620
(740) 367-7721
Cheshire, OH 45620
(740) 367-7721
Grades: 5-8
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gallia County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Gallia County, OH include Green Elementary School, Rio Grande Elementary School and Southwestern Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gallia County?
15 public schools are located in Gallia County.
What percentage of students in Gallia County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Gallia County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gallia County?
Gallia County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Gallia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gallia County include: River Valley High School vs. Gallia Academy High School, Gallia Academy High School vs. River Valley High School, Rio Grande Elementary School vs. Green Elementary School
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