For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,913 students in Ashland County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ashland County, OH are Black River High School, Ashland High School and Hillsdale 7-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Ashland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Ashland County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ashland High School, with 97% 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 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ashland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black River High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
233 County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3303
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3303
Gr: 8-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Ashland High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1440 King Rd
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7968
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7968
Gr: 9-12 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Hillsdale 7-12
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
479 Township Road 1902
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-6841
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-6841
Gr: 7-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Loudonville High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 Campus Ave
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-4101
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-4101
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Mapleton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mountie Dr
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Crestview High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1575 State Route 96
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Ashland County Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 Union St
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 903-0295
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 903-0295
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland-w Holmes Career Center
Vocational School
1783 State Route 60
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-3313
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-3313
Gr: 7-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ashland County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ashland County, OH include Black River High School, Ashland High School and Hillsdale 7-12.
How many public high schools are located in Ashland County?
10 public high schools are located in Ashland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland County?
Ashland 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 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Ashland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ashland County include: Hillsdale 7-12 vs. Ashland High School, Loudonville High School vs. Hillsdale 7-12, Loudonville High School vs. Ashland High School
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