For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,102 students in Brown County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Brown County, OH are Georgetown Jr/sr High School, Fayetteville-perry High School and Western Brown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Brown 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 Georgetown Jr/sr 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Brown County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Georgetown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
987 Mount Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6730
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6730
Grades: 7-12
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Fayetteville-perry High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Apple St
Fayetteville, OH 45118
(513) 875-3520
Fayetteville, OH 45118
(513) 875-3520
Grades: 9-12
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Western Brown High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
476 W Main St
Mount Orab, OH 45154
(937) 444-2544
Mount Orab, OH 45154
(937) 444-2544
Grades: 9-12
| 766 students
Rank: #44.
Ripley-union-lewis-huntington Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1317 S 2nd St
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-4384
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-4384
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Hills Career Technical Center
Vocational School
9193 Hamer Rd
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6131
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6131
Grades: 7-12
| 449 students
Brown County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
987 Mount Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6730
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6730
Grades: 5-8
| 330 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Brown County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Brown County, OH include Georgetown Jr/sr High School, Fayetteville-perry High School and Western Brown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Brown County?
5 public high schools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Brown County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Brown County include: Ripley-union-lewis-huntington Senior High School vs. Georgetown Jr/sr High School, Georgetown Jr/sr High School vs. Western Brown High School, Ripley-union-lewis-huntington Senior High School vs. Western Brown High School
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