For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,115 students in Morrow County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Morrow County, OH are Highland High School, Mt Gilead High School and Cardington-lincoln High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrow 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 51% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Morrow County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Morrow County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland 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 6% 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 Morrow County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 State Route 314
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-3101
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Mt Gilead High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 W Park Ave
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-6065
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-6065
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Cardington-lincoln High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #44.
Tomorrow Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3700 County Road 168
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 718-4242
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 718-4242
Grades: 8-12
| 88 students
Morrow County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
349 Chesterville Avenue
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-0609
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-0609
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-4566
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-4566
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Po Box 216
Edison, OH 43320
(419) 946-2636
Edison, OH 43320
(419) 946-2636
Grades: 5-6
| 216 students
3675 State Route 314
Chesterville, OH 43317
(419) 768-2631
Chesterville, OH 43317
(419) 768-2631
Grades: PK-5
| 130 students
19 West St
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 253-2371
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 253-2371
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
7478 County Rd 242
Shauck, OH 43349
(419) 362-2161
Shauck, OH 43349
(419) 362-2161
Grades: PK-6
| 259 students
145 1/2 N Cherry St
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-3756
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-3756
Grades: 2-4
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Morrow County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Morrow County, OH include Highland High School, Mt Gilead High School and Cardington-lincoln High School.
How many public high schools are located in Morrow County?
4 public high schools are located in Morrow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morrow County?
Morrow County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Morrow County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Morrow County include: Highland High School vs. Mt Gilead High School, Cardington-lincoln High School vs. Mt Gilead High School, Mt Gilead High School vs. Highland High School
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