Lynchburg-Clay High School is a public high school in Lynchburg, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Lynchburg-Clay Local School District.
Serving 279 students in grades 9-12, Lynchburg-clay High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lynchburg-clay High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Lynchburg-clay High School's student population of 279 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Mascot
Mustangs
School Rankings
Lynchburg-clay High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynchburg-clay High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1281 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
96%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynchburg-clay High School's ranking?
Lynchburg-clay High School is ranked #1281 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Lynchburg-clay High School often compared to?
Lynchburg-clay High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillsboro High School, Whiteoak High School, Fairfield Local High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lynchburg-clay High School?
The graduation rate of Lynchburg-clay High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Lynchburg-clay High School?
279 students attend Lynchburg-clay High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lynchburg-clay High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lynchburg-clay High School?
Lynchburg-clay High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lynchburg-clay High School offer ?
Lynchburg-clay High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lynchburg-clay High School part of?
Lynchburg-clay High School is part of Lynchburg-Clay Local School District.
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