For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,702 students in Erie County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Erie County, OH are Huron High School, Edison High School and Vermilion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Erie County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Erie County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Edison 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 24% 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 Erie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huron High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
710 Cleveland Rd W
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-1234
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-1234
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Edison High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2603 State Route 113 E
Milan, OH 44846
(419) 499-4652
Milan, OH 44846
(419) 499-4652
Gr: 9-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Vermilion High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 Sanford St
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 204-1701
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 204-1701
Gr: 8-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Perkins High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3714 Campbell St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-1252
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-1252
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Margaretta High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Lowell St
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5351
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5351
Gr: 6-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Sandusky High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2130a Hayes Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1068
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1068
Gr: 9-12 | 1,028 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Townsend Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
207 Lowell St
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5402
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5402
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Ehove Career Center
Vocational School
316 Mason Rd W
Milan, OH 44846
(419) 499-4663
Milan, OH 44846
(419) 499-4663
Gr: 10-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 66:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Erie County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Erie County, OH include Huron High School, Edison High School and Vermilion High School.
How many public high schools are located in Erie County?
9 public high schools are located in Erie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Erie County?
Erie County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% 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 Erie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Erie County include: Sandusky High School vs. Perkins High School, Edison High School vs. Huron High School, Huron High School vs. Edison High School
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