For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 7,138 students in Richland County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Richland County, OH are Ontario High School, Lexington High School and Madison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland 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 57% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Richland County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clear Fork 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 19% 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 Richland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ontario High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
467 Shelby Ontario Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-3969
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-3969
Gr: 9-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Lexington High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 Clever Ln
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1111
Mansfield, OH 44904
(419) 884-1111
Gr: 9-12 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Madison High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Esley Ln
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-2112
Mansfield, OH 44905
(419) 589-2112
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Shelby High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Whippet Way
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5065
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 342-5065
Gr: 9-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Clear Fork High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-2601
Bellville, OH 44813
(419) 886-2601
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Lucas High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5 1st Ave
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Lucas, OH 44843
(419) 892-2338
Gr: 8-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Mansfield Senior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 N Linden Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6369
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 525-6369
Gr: 8-12 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Buckeye Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1404 Park Ave W
Mansfield, OH 44906
(740) 231-2444
Mansfield, OH 44906
(740) 231-2444
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Goal Digital Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
890 W 4th St Ste 400
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 659-1900
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 659-1900
Gr: K-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Cypress High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1160 W 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 528-8812
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 528-8812
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Pioneer Career & Technology
Vocational School
27 Ryan Rd
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-7744
Shelby, OH 44875
(419) 347-7744
Gr: 6-12 | 1,105 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Richland County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Richland County, OH include Ontario High School, Lexington High School and Madison High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richland County?
13 public high schools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Richland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Richland County include: Lexington High School vs. Ontario High School, Shelby High School vs. Ontario High School, Ontario High School vs. Lexington High School
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