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Best Pike County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,720 students in Pike County, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 204 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Pike County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pike County, OH are Eastern Intermediate Elementary School, Eastern High School and Eastern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Pike County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastern Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1170 Tile Mill Rd
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-6402
Gr: 3-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Eastern High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1170 Tile Mill Rd
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-1544
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Eastern Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1170 Tile Mill Rd
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-1544
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Waverly Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-5173
Gr: 3-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Western Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2881
Gr: 4-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3185 Jasper Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2425
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Waverly Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-4527
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Western Primary
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-3113
Gr: PK-3 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Piketon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1414 Piketon Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2254
Gr: 5-12 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Western High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2514
Gr: 7-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1111.
Waverly High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-7701
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Primary Elementary School
1170 Tile Mill Rd
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-6402
Gr: PK-2 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Vern Riffe Career Technology C
Vocational School
175 Beaver Creek Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2721
Gr: 7-12 | 445 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Waverly Primary School
7 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-2813
Gr: PK-2 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Pike County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Pike County, OH include Eastern Intermediate Elementary School, Eastern High School and Eastern Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pike County?
14 public schools are located in Pike County.
What percentage of students in Pike County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Pike County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?

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