For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,051 students in Plain City, OH.
The top ranked public high school in Plain City, OH is Jonathan Alder High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plain City, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Plain City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public high schools.
Plain City, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jonathan Alder 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 18% 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 Plain City, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jonathan Alder High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9200 Us Route 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4642
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4642
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tolles Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
7877 Us Highway 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4666
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4666
Grades: 6-12
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Plain City, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Plain City, OH include Jonathan Alder High School.
How many public high schools are located in Plain City?
2 public high schools are located in Plain City.
What is the racial composition of students in Plain City?
Plain City public high schools minority enrollment is 18% 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 Plain City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Plain City include: Tolles Career & Technical Center vs. Jonathan Alder High School
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