For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 5,186 students in Allen County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Allen County, OH are Shawnee High School, Bluffton High School and Spencerville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allen County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Allen County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Allen County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bluffton 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 28% 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 Allen County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shawnee High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3333 Zurmehly Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-8000
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Bluffton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 W College Ave
Bluffton, OH 45817
(419) 358-7941
Bluffton, OH 45817
(419) 358-7941
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Spencerville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Wisher Dr
Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 647-4111
Spencerville, OH 45887
(419) 647-4111
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Allen East High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9105 Harding Hwy
Harrod, OH 45850
(419) 648-3333
Harrod, OH 45850
(419) 648-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Elida High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 E North St
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 338-6890
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 338-6890
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Wildcat Ln
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 695-1786
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 695-1786
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Bath High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2850 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0366
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0366
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Bath Digital Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2850 Bible Rd
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0807
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 221-0807
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #99.
Perry High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2770 E Breese Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 221-2774
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 221-2774
Gr: 7-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
West Central Learning Academy Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
522 W North St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 227-9252
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 227-9252
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Lima Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,004 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Apollo Career Center
Vocational School
3325 Shawnee Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-2908
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 998-2908
Gr: 7-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Allen County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Allen County, OH include Shawnee High School, Bluffton High School and Spencerville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Allen County?
12 public high schools are located in Allen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allen County?
Allen County public high schools minority enrollment is 28% 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 Allen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Allen County include: Elida High School vs. Lima Senior High School, Allen East High School vs. Bath High School, Lima Senior High School vs. Elida High School
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