For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 3,041 students in Washington County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, OH are Waterford High School, Fort Frye High School and Warren High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Washington County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belpre 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 Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterford High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Main Street
Waterford, OH 45786
(740) 984-2373
Waterford, OH 45786
(740) 984-2373
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Fort Frye High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 Fifth St
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2376
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2376
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Warren High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Warrior Dr
Vincent, OH 45784
(740) 678-2393
Vincent, OH 45784
(740) 678-2393
Gr: 9-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Frontier High/middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44870 State Route 7
New Matamoras, OH 45767
(740) 865-3441
New Matamoras, OH 45767
(740) 865-3441
Gr: 7-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Belpre Blue Sky Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2014 Rockland Ave
Belpre, OH 45714
(740) 423-9511
Belpre, OH 45714
(740) 423-9511
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Marietta High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
208 Davis Ave
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6540
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6540
Gr: 7-12 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Belpre High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Stone Rd
Belpre, OH 45714
(740) 423-3000
Belpre, OH 45714
(740) 423-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
330 Main & High Street
Waterford, OH 45786
(740) 984-2373
Waterford, OH 45786
(740) 984-2373
Gr: 11-12 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
44870 State Route 7
New Matamoras, OH 45767
(740) 865-3473
New Matamoras, OH 45767
(740) 865-3473
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington County Cc Barrett Bld
Vocational School
21740 State Route 676
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 373-2766
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 373-2766
Gr: 10-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, OH include Waterford High School, Fort Frye High School and Warren High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
12 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: Marietta High School vs. Warren High School, Belpre High School vs. Warren High School, Waterford High School vs. Warren High School
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