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Best Marion County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,888 students in Marion County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, OH are Elgin High School, Pleasant High School and River Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, 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 41% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Marion County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pleasant 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 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Marion County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elgin High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1150 Keener Rd S
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 383-5118
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1113 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-2389
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
River Valley High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4280 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5605
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Ridgedale Jr/sr High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3165 Hillman Ford Rd
Morral, OH 43337
(740) 382-6065
Gr: 6-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Harding High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Harding Hwy E
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4701
Gr: 9-12 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Buckeye Community School - Marion
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
366 W Center St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 231-2444
Gr: 9-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-rivers Career Center
Vocational School
2222 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4681
Gr: 10-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, OH include Elgin High School, Pleasant High School and River Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marion County?
10 public high schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?

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