For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,136 students in Chillicothe, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Chillicothe, OH are Southeastern High School, Unioto High School and Chillicothe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chillicothe, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Chillicothe have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Chillicothe, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southeastern 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 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Chillicothe, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southeastern High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Unioto High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14193 Pleasant Valley Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4105
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4105
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #33.
Chillicothe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 Yoctangee Pkwy
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 702-2287
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 702-2287
Grades: 9-12
| 859 students
Rank: #44.
Zane Trace High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1809
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1809
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
Huntington High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Huntsman Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-2230
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-2230
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pickaway-ross Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
895 Crouse Chapel Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 642-1200
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 642-1200
Grades: 7-12
| 710 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Ohio Career Academy
Charter School
30 E Main St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(330) 620-5861
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(330) 620-5861
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Chillicothe, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
174 Plyleys Ln
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Grades: PK-6
| 426 students
40 W 5th St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
101 University Dr
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
77 Cutright Dr
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
1432 Egypt Pike
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Grades: 5-6
| 290 students
1049 Columbus St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
235 Cherry St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Grades: PK
| 53 students
450 Allen Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chillicothe, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Chillicothe, OH include Southeastern High School, Unioto High School and Chillicothe High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chillicothe?
7 public high schools are located in Chillicothe.
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe?
Chillicothe public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Chillicothe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Chillicothe include: Unioto High School vs. Chillicothe High School, Chillicothe High School vs. Unioto High School, Zane Trace High School vs. Unioto High School
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