For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,546 students in Jackson County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, OH are Jackson High School, Oak Hill Middle/high School and Wellston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Jackson County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jackson High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Vaughn St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7575
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7575
Grades: 9-12
| 632 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Hill Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5063 State Route 93
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-7055
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-7055
Grades: 6-12
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Wellston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Golden Rocket Drive
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2162
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2162
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2968 County Road 33
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6801
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6801
Grades: 5-6
| 143 students
1325 Dixon Run Rd
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1431
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1431
Grades: K-6
| 102 students
Center For Student Achievement (Closed 2018)
Charter School
21 Tropic St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7839
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7839
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
4453 Franklin Valley Rd
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1831
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1831
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
236 Savageville School Rd
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-3088
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-3088
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
1426 State Route 140
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6343
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6343
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
120 Portsmouth St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2790
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2790
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
320 W South St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2390
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2390
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
4701 State Route 776
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 988-2522
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 988-2522
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
299 E South St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7595
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7595
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, OH include Jackson High School, Oak Hill Middle/high School and Wellston High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
3 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: Wellston High School vs. Jackson High School, Oak Hill Middle/high School vs. Jackson High School, Jackson High School vs. Oak Hill Middle/high School
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