For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,565 students in Jackson County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, OH are Jackson High School, Oak Hill Middle/high School and Wellston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Jackson County, 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 Jackson High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Vaughn St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7575
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7575
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Oak Hill Middle/high School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5063 State Route 93
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-7055
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-7055
Gr: 6-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Wellston High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Golden Rocket Drive
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2162
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2162
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2968 County Road 33
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6801
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6801
Gr: 5-6 | 143 students Minority enrollment: 1%
1325 Dixon Run Rd
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1431
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1431
Gr: K-6 | 102 students
21 Tropic St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7839
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7839
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
4453 Franklin Valley Rd
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1831
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1831
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students
236 Savageville School Rd
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-3088
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-3088
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Minority enrollment: 4%
1426 State Route 140
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6343
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6343
Gr: K-5 | 155 students
120 Portsmouth St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2790
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2790
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Minority enrollment: 1%
320 W South St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2390
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2390
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
4701 State Route 776
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 988-2522
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 988-2522
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students
299 E South St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7595
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7595
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, OH include Jackson High School, Oak Hill Middle/high School and Wellston High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
3 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% 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 Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: Wellston High School vs. Jackson High School, Oak Hill Middle/high School vs. Jackson High School, Jackson High School vs. Wellston High School
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