For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,460 students in Mount Vernon, OH.
The top ranked public high school in Mount Vernon, OH is Mount Vernon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Mount Vernon, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Yellow Jacket Drive
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5900
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 990 students
Rank: n/an/a
Knox County Career Center
Vocational School
306 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-5820
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-5820
Grades: 9-12
| 470 students
Mount Vernon, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
110 E High St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-6767
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-6767
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Knox County Career Center 4 (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
310 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-5820
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-5820
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
150 Columbus Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5975
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5975
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, OH include Mount Vernon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Vernon?
2 public high schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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