For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,524 students in Madison County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, OH are Jonathan Alder High School, Madison-plains High School and West Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Madison County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
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 14% 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 Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jonathan Alder High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9200 Us Route 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4642
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4642
Gr: 9-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Madison-plains High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Linson Rd
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-0364
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-0364
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Roughrider Dr
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7681
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7681
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
London High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
336 Elm St
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5705
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5705
Gr: 9-12 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Buckeye Community School - London
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
177 W High St
London, OH 43140
(740) 231-2444
London, OH 43140
(740) 231-2444
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 268 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, OH include Jonathan Alder High School, Madison-plains High School and West Jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
6 public high schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% 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 Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Madison County include: Jonathan Alder High School vs. London High School, London High School vs. Jonathan Alder High School, Madison-plains High School vs. London High School
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