For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,721 students in Zanesville, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Zanesville, OH are Maysville High School, West Muskingum High School and Zanesville Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zanesville, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Zanesville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Zanesville, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Zanesville Community 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 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Zanesville, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maysville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3725 Panther Drive
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7999
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7999
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
West Muskingum High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Kimes Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 452-6312
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 452-6312
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Zanesville Community High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 Moxahala Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 588-5685
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 588-5685
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Zanesville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Blue Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0335
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0335
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Foxfire High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Pinkerton Ln
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-4509
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-4509
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Zanesville Campus
Vocational School
400 Richards Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-0101
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-0101
Gr: 7-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Zanesville, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Zanesville, OH include Maysville High School, West Muskingum High School and Zanesville Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Zanesville?
6 public high schools are located in Zanesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Zanesville?
Zanesville public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Zanesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Zanesville include: Maysville High School vs. Zanesville High School, Zanesville High School vs. Maysville High School, Zanesville Campus vs. Zanesville High School
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