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Best Lawrence County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,966 students in Lawrence County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, OH are Tri-state Stem+m School, Dawson-bryant High School and Fairland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Lawrence County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chesapeake 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 7% 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 Lawrence County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-state Stem+m School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
702 Solida Rd
South Point, OH 45680
(877) 644-6338
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Dawson-bryant High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Hornet Ln
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6345
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Fairland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
812 County Road 411
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3250
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
South Point High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
983 County Road 60
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-4323
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Chesapeake High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10181 County Road 1
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-5958
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Symmes Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14778 State Route 141
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-2371
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Ironton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 S 7th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3911
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Rock Hill Sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2415 County Road 26
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7012
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence County
Vocational School
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Gr: 6-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, OH include Tri-state Stem+m School, Dawson-bryant High School and Fairland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lawrence County?
9 public high schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?

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