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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Franklin County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 88 public high schools serving 70,012 students in Franklin County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, OH are Dublin Jerome High School, Upper Arlington High School and Bexley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Franklin County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dublin Jerome High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dublin Jerome High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8300 Hyland Croy Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 873-7377
Gr: 9-12 | 2,075 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Upper Arlington High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1625 Zollinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,908 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Bexley High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
326 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-4591
Gr: 9-12 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Grandview Heights High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1587 W 3rd Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
New Albany High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7600 Fodor Rd
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 413-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,601 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Worthington Kilbourne High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1499 Hard Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,623 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Dublin Coffman High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6780 Coffman Rd
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 764-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,824 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Cornerstone Academy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6015 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Gr: K-12 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Hilliard Davidson High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5100 Davidson Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,847 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Upper Arlington Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1950 N Mallway Dr
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5000
Gr: 7-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Thomas Worthington High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 W Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,712 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Gr: K-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1313.
Metro Early College High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1929 Kenny Rd
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 259-6639
Gr: 6-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
Westerville-south High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
303 S Otterbein Ave
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,509 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1515.
Hilliard Darby High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4200 Leppert Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,674 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1616.
Grove City High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4665 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,881 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1717.
Westerville-north High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
950 County Line Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,587 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
Hilliard Bradley High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2800 Walker Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,712 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1919.
Canal Winchester High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Washington St
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2157
Gr: 9-12 | 1,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2020.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Gr: 7-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2121.
Gahanna Lincoln High School - Ols
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
140 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2222.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
140 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,468 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2323.
Hamilton Township High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Gr: 9-12 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2424.
Dublin Scioto High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Hard Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 717-2464
Gr: 9-12 | 1,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2525.
Columbus Alternative High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2632 Mcguffey Rd
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6006
Gr: 9-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2626.
Central Crossing High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 Big Run South Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,674 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2727.
Hilliard Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5323 Cemetery Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2828.
North Woods Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 E Dublin Granville Rd Ste
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 891-9041
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2929.
Summit Academy Transition High School-columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2521 Fairwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 880-0714
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3030.
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Gr: K-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
Westland High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
146 Galloway Rd
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 851-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,853 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3232.
Oakstone Community School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2655 Oakstone Dr
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Gr: K-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3333.
Horizon Science Academy Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1070 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Road To Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1634 Minnesota Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 636-4101
Gr: 9-11 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3535.
Kipp Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Inspire Drive
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-6137
Gr: K-12 | 1,945 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, OH include Dublin Jerome High School, Upper Arlington High School and Bexley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
89 public high schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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