For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,654 students in Defiance, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Defiance, OH are Ayersville High School, Tinora High School and Tinora Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Defiance, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Defiance have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Defiance, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ayersville 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 22% 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 Defiance, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ayersville High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Grades: 7-12
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Tinora High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2621
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2621
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Tinora Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Grades: 4-9
| 320 students
Rank: #44.
Defiance High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1755 Palmer Dr
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2777
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 784-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Defiance, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-9909
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-9909
Grades: PK-4
| 310 students
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
601 E 2nd St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0146
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0146
Grades: PK-4
| 228 students
10553 Haller St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-7941
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-7941
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
620 Thurston St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2116
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2116
Grades: PK-4
| 243 students
140 E Broadway St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-3866
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-3866
Grades: PK-4
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Defiance, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Defiance, OH include Ayersville High School, Tinora High School and Tinora Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in Defiance?
4 public high schools are located in Defiance.
What is the racial composition of students in Defiance?
Defiance public high schools minority enrollment is 22% 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 Defiance are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Defiance include: Tinora High School vs. Defiance High School, Ayersville High School vs. Defiance High School, Defiance High School vs. Tinora High School
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