For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 4,223 students in Scioto County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Scioto County, OH are Wheelersburg High School, Green High School and South Webster Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scioto 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 55% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Scioto County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Scioto County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Minford High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Scioto County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheelersburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Pirate Dr
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
(740) 574-2527
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
(740) 574-2527
Grades: 9-12
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
Green High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4057 Gallia Pike
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-9150
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-9150
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
Rank: #33.
South Webster Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10529 Main St
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2320
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2320
Grades: 7-12
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Clay High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 Clay High St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #55.
Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1821 State Route 728
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-5551
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-5551
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Rank: #66.
Portsmouth West High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15332 Us Highway 52
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1103
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1103
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Northwest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
914 Mohawk Dr
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-2366
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-2366
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sciotoville
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
224 Marshall St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Grades: K-12
| 351 students
Rank: #99.
Minford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
491 Bond Rd
Minford, OH 45653
(740) 820-3445
Minford, OH 45653
(740) 820-3445
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #1010.
Glenwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4559
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4559
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
Rank: #1111.
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Grades: 7-12
| 672 students
Rank: n/an/a
Scioto County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
951 Vern Riffe Dr
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-5522
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-5522
Grades: 6-12
| 529 students
Scioto County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1511 Hutchins St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7619
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7619
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1121 Kinneys Ln
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7569
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-7569
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1409 Coles Blvd
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6739
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6739
Grades: PK-3
| 320 students
Sciotoville Elementary Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
5540 3rd St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-2916
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-2916
Grades: K-4
| 128 students
Po Box 100
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2320
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2320
Grades: 7-12
| 474 students
Southern Ohio Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
522 Glenwood Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 259-6843
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 259-6843
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
4696 Gallia Pk
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-7000
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
1149 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6129
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6129
Grades: 7-8
| 304 students
613 Campbell Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-5249
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-5249
Grades: PK-3
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Scioto County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Scioto County, OH include Wheelersburg High School, Green High School and South Webster Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Scioto County?
12 public high schools are located in Scioto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scioto County?
Scioto County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Scioto County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Scioto County include: Northwest High School vs. Portsmouth West High School, Glenwood High School vs. Clay High School, South Webster Jr/sr High School vs. Wheelersburg High School
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