For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,698 students in Athens County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Athens County, OH are Athens High School, Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School and Federal Hocking High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Athens County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Athens County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alexander Jr. / Sr. 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 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Athens County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 High School Rd
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4521
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4521
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6125 School Rd
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Gr: 6-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Federal Hocking High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8461 State Route 144
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Trimble Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Tomcat Drive
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-4444
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-4444
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Trimble High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tomcat Dr
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-3434
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-3434
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Nelsonville-york High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1964
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1964
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
8461 State Route 144
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Gr: 10-11
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-county Career Center Building
Vocational School
15676 State Route 691
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-3511
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-3511
Gr: 11-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Athens County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Athens County, OH include Athens High School, Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School and Federal Hocking High School.
How many public high schools are located in Athens County?
8 public high schools are located in Athens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens County?
Athens County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Athens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Athens County include: Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School vs. Athens High School, Trimble High School vs. Federal Hocking High School, Athens High School vs. Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School
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