For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,449 students in 45424, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in 45424, OH are Stebbins High School, Wayne High School and Mad River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 45424 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 45424, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 45424 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wayne High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 45424, OH Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stebbins High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Harshman Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-4250
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-4250
Gr: 9-12 | 1,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Wayne High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Chambersburg Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 233-6431
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 233-6431
Gr: 9-12 | 1,772 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Mad River Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Harshman Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-4265
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-4265
Gr: 5-9 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
45424, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5954 Longford Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6300
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6300
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 45424, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in 45424, OH include Stebbins High School, Wayne High School and Mad River Middle School.
How many public high schools are located in 45424?
4 public high schools are located in 45424.
What is the racial composition of students in 45424?
45424 public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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