For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 5,290 students in Wayne County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, OH are Waynedale High School, Rittman High School and Chippewa Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public high schools.
Wayne 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 Chippewa Jr./sr. 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 11% 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 Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waynedale High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9052 Dover Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3071
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3071
Gr: 9-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Rittman High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Saurer St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7140
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7140
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Chippewa Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 South Portage
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Gr: 7-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Smithville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Smithie Drive
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Beacon Hill Community School Aka Beacon Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8746 S Market St
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Gr: K-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Orrville High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
841 N Ella St
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-4661
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-4661
Gr: 8-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Dalton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
177 Mill St N
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2261
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Triway High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3205 Shreve Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-8685
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-8685
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Norwayne High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 S Main St
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6384
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6384
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Northwestern High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7473 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Wooster High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Oldman Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-4000
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-4000
Gr: 8-12 | 1,182 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
Rittman Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Saurer St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7401
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7401
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Liberty Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
243 N Milton St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-0055
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-0055
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Chippewa Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
466 S Portage St
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Gr: 5-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Vocational School
518 W Prospect St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-7000
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, OH include Waynedale High School, Rittman High School and Chippewa Jr./sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
16 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wayne County include: Norwayne High School vs. Northwestern High School, Northwestern High School vs. Norwayne High School, Dalton High School vs. Chippewa Jr./sr. High School
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