For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 6,589 students in Richland County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Richland County, OH are Ontario High School, Madison High School and Lexington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Richland County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lexington High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Richland County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ontario High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
467 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-3969
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-3969
Grades: 9-12
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Madison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Esley Ln
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-2112
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-2112
Grades: 9-12
| 877 students
Rank: #33.
Lexington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Clever Ln
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1111
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1111
Grades: 9-12
| 746 students
Rank: #44.
Shelby High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Whippet Way
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5065
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5065
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #55.
Clear Fork High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-2601
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-2601
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: #66.
Lucas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5 1st Ave
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Grades: 8-12
| 156 students
Rank: #77.
Mansfield Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 N Linden Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6369
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6369
Grades: 8-12
| 815 students
Rank: #88.
Interactive Media & Construction (Imac)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-0105
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-0105
Grades: 8-12
| 34 students
Rank: #99.
Tyger Digital Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
176 Hedges St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6400
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6400
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
Rank: #1010.
Buckeye Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1404 Park Ave W
Mansfield, OH 44906
(740) 231-2444
Mansfield, OH 44906
(740) 231-2444
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #1111.
Cypress High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1160 W 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 528-8812
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 528-8812
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #1212.
Goal Digital Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
890 W 4th St Ste 400
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 659-1900
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 659-1900
Grades: K-12
| 772 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pioneer Career & Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
27 Ryan Rd
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-7744
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-7744
Grades: 6-12
| 1,040 students
Richland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21st Century School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
890 West 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44906
(614) 995-1545
Mansfield, OH 44906
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Adult And Community Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
150 W 5th St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6382
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6382
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
109 Auburn Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5456
Grades: K-4
| 330 students
71 Carpenter Rd
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6319
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6319
Grades: K-5
| 185 students
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 522-4578
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 522-4578
Grades: K-3
| 121 students
1033 Larchwood Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 522-3563
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 522-3563
Grades: 4-8
| 117 students
176 Hedges St
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6317
Mansfield, OH 44902
(419) 525-6317
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
25 High School Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-6593
Grades: PK
| 80 students
124 N Linden Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Mansfield Elective Academy (Closed 2006)
Charter School
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(567) 247-4475
Mansfield, OH 44906
(567) 247-4475
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
Mansfield Enhancement Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
445 Bowman St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-0105
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-0105
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
445 Bowman St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(614) 995-1545
Mansfield, OH 44903
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
457 Central Ave
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 525-6315
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 525-6315
Grades: PK-3
| 201 students
485 Gilbert Ave
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6313
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6313
Grades: K-3
| 207 students
1033 Larchwood Rd
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6311
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6311
Grades: K-7
| 248 students
111 E Whitney Ave
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2681
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-2681
Grades: K-6
| 292 students
314 Cline Ave
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6347
Mansfield, OH 44907
(419) 525-6347
Grades: 9
| 369 students
218 W 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6348
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6348
Grades: 6-8
| 474 students
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6305
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
426 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-4955
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-4955
Grades: K-2
| 423 students
1419 Grace St
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-5963
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-5963
Grades: K-6
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Richland County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Richland County, OH include Ontario High School, Madison High School and Lexington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richland County?
13 public high schools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Richland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Richland County include: Shelby High School vs. Ontario High School, Lexington High School vs. Ontario High School, Ontario High School vs. Lexington High School
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