For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,005 students in Pike County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Pike County, OH are Eastern High School, Piketon Jr/sr High School and Western High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Pike County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waverly 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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pike County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastern High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Tile Mill Rd
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-1544
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-1544
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Piketon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1414 Piketon Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2254
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2254
Grades: 5-12
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
Western High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2514
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2514
Grades: 7-12
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Waverly High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-7701
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-7701
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vern Riffe Career Technology C
Vocational School
175 Beaver Creek Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2721
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2721
Grades: 7-12
| 448 students
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13806 St Rte 220
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2871
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2871
Grades: 4-6
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pike County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Pike County, OH include Eastern High School, Piketon Jr/sr High School and Western High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pike County?
5 public high schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pike County include: Piketon Jr/sr High School vs. Waverly High School, Waverly High School vs. Piketon Jr/sr High School, Eastern High School vs. Western High School
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