For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 4,194 students in Scioto County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Scioto County, OH are Wheelersburg High School, Green High School and South Webster Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scioto County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Scioto County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Scioto County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Minford 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 10% 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 Scioto County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheelersburg High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Pirate Dr
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
(740) 574-2527
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
(740) 574-2527
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Green High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4057 Gallia Pike
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-9150
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-9150
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
South Webster Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10529 Main St
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2320
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2320
Gr: 7-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Minford High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
491 Bond Rd
Minford, OH 45653
(740) 820-3445
Minford, OH 45653
(740) 820-3445
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Clay High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44 Clay High St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Northwest High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
914 Mohawk Dr
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-2366
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-2366
Gr: 9-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1821 State Route 728
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-5551
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-5551
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Sciotoville Community School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
224 Marshall St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Gr: K-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Portsmouth West High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15332 Us Highway 52
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1103
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-1103
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Glenwood High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4559
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4559
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Gr: 7-12 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Scioto County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
951 Vern Riffe Dr
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-5522
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-5522
Gr: 7-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Scioto County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Scioto County, OH include Wheelersburg High School, Green High School and South Webster Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Scioto County?
12 public high schools are located in Scioto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scioto County?
Scioto County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Scioto County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Scioto County include: Northwest High School vs. Portsmouth West High School, South Webster Jr/sr High School vs. Wheelersburg High School, Glenwood High School vs. Clay High School
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