For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 976 students in Smithville, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Smithville, OH are Smithville High School and Liberty Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smithville, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Smithville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public high schools.
Smithville, 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 Smithville 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 11% 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 Smithville, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smithville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Smithie Drive
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
243 N Milton St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-0055
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-0055
Grades: 10-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Vocational School
518 W Prospect St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-7000
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 606 students
Smithville, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
156 N Milton St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3501
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3501
Grades: K-4
| 260 students
Wayne P N Program (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
Po Box 378
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-4481
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-4481
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Smithville, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Smithville, OH include Smithville High School and Liberty Preparatory School.
How many public high schools are located in Smithville?
3 public high schools are located in Smithville.
What is the racial composition of students in Smithville?
Smithville public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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