For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,641 students in Highland County, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 226 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Highland County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Highland County, OH are Lynchburg-clay Elementary School, Hillsboro Intermediate School and Lynchburg-clay High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Highland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Highland County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lynchburg-clay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6760 State Route 134
Lynchburg, OH 45142
(937) 364-9119
Lynchburg, OH 45142
(937) 364-9119
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Us Route 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Grades: 4-5
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Lynchburg-clay High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6762 State Route 134
Lynchburg, OH 45142
(937) 364-2250
Lynchburg, OH 45142
(937) 364-2250
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6100 Fair Ridge Rd
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 927-7010
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 927-7010
Grades: PK-6
| 459 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Fairfield Local Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11611 State Route 771
Leesburg, OH 45135
(937) 780-2977
Leesburg, OH 45135
(937) 780-2977
Grades: 6-8
| 208 students
Rank: #66.
Fairfield Local High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11611 State Route 771
Leesburg, OH 45135
(937) 780-2966
Leesburg, OH 45135
(937) 780-2966
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students
Rank: #77.
Lynchburg-clay Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8250 State Route 134
Lynchburg, OH 45142
(937) 364-2811
Lynchburg, OH 45142
(937) 364-2811
Grades: 6-8
| 240 students
Rank: #88.
Fairfield Local Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11611 State Route 771
Leesburg, OH 45135
(937) 780-2988
Leesburg, OH 45135
(937) 780-2988
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #99.
Hillsboro Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Us Route 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-9877
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-9877
Grades: 6-8
| 488 students
Rank: #1010.
Greenfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 N 5th St
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 981-3241
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 981-3241
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #1111.
Hillsboro Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 U.s. Rte. 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3132
Grades: 2-3
| 312 students
Rank: #1212.
Hillsboro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Us Route 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3485
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3485
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #1313.
Mcclain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 5th St
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 981-7731
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 981-7731
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #1414.
Whiteoak High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 North High Street
Mowrystown, OH 45155
(937) 442-2241
Mowrystown, OH 45155
(937) 442-2241
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #1515.
Rainsboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12916 Barrett Mill Rd
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 365-1271
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 365-1271
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #1616.
Greenfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N 5th St
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 981-2197
Greenfield, OH 45123
(937) 981-2197
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #1717.
Whiteoak Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 North High Street
Mowrystown, OH 45155
(937) 442-3114
Mowrystown, OH 45155
(937) 442-3114
Grades: 7-8
| 95 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillsboro Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
500 Us Route 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-4038
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-4038
Grades: PK-1
| 441 students
Highland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
265 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-1938
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-1938
Grades: 4-5
| 395 students
Idea Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
128 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-2696
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-2696
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Petersburg Special Needs School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9057 Water St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 981-3668
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 981-3668
Grades: PK
| 21 students
200 N East St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 466-2315
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 466-2315
Grades: 6
| 219 students
200 N East St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-5748
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-5748
Grades: 6
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Highland County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Highland County, OH include Lynchburg-clay Elementary School, Hillsboro Intermediate School and Lynchburg-clay High School.
How many public schools are located in Highland County?
18 public schools are located in Highland County.
What percentage of students in Highland County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Highland County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Highland County?
Highland County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Highland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Highland County include: Whiteoak Junior High School vs. Lynchburg-clay Middle School, Lynchburg-clay Middle School vs. Whiteoak Junior High School, Mcclain High School vs. Hillsboro High School
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