For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 684 students in Monroe County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, OH are Monroe Central High School, River High School and Beallsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Monroe 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 Swiss Hills Career Center, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Monroe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
469 Lewisville Rd
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0414
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0414
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
River High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
52560 River High School Rd
Hannibal, OH 43931
(740) 483-1358
Hannibal, OH 43931
(740) 483-1358
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Beallsville High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43822 State Route 556
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
Beallsville, OH 43716
(740) 926-1302
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Swiss Hills Career Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
46601 State Route 78
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0722
Woodsfield, OH 43793
(740) 472-0722
Gr: 10-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, OH include Monroe Central High School, River High School and Beallsville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
4 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.