For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,337 students in Seneca County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Seneca County, OH are Hopewell-loudon Local High School, New Riegel High School and Old Fort High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seneca County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Seneca County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Seneca County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbian 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 20% 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 Seneca County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopewell-loudon Local High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
181 N County Road 7
Bascom, OH 44809
(419) 937-2804
Bascom, OH 44809
(419) 937-2804
Gr: 7-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
New Riegel High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44 N Perry St
New Riegel, OH 44853
(419) 595-2256
New Riegel, OH 44853
(419) 595-2256
Gr: 6-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Old Fort High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7635 N Co Rd 51
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 992-4291
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 992-4291
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Lakota High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5200 County Road 13
Kansas, OH 44841
(419) 986-6620
Kansas, OH 44841
(419) 986-6620
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Seneca East High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13343 E Us Highway 224
Attica, OH 44807
(419) 426-3312
Attica, OH 44807
(419) 426-3312
Gr: 9-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Columbian High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Monroe St
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-6331
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-6331
Gr: 9-12 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Fostoria Junior/senior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Park Ave
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4110
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4110
Gr: 6-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
North Central Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
928 W Market St Ste B
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 448-5786
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 448-5786
Gr: 8-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Sentinel Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
793 E Township Road 201
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 448-1212
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 448-1212
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Seneca County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Seneca County, OH include Hopewell-loudon Local High School, New Riegel High School and Old Fort High School.
How many public high schools are located in Seneca County?
11 public high schools are located in Seneca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca County?
Seneca County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Seneca County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Seneca County include: Old Fort High School vs. Fostoria Junior/senior High School, New Riegel High School vs. Hopewell-loudon Local High School, Lakota High School vs. Fostoria Junior/senior High School
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