For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,698 students in Athens County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Athens County, OH are Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School, Athens High School and Federal Hocking High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens 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 62% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Athens County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Athens County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Athens County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6125 School Rd
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Grades: 6-12
| 728 students
Rank: #22.
Athens High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 High School Rd
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4521
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4521
Grades: 9-12
| 693 students
Rank: #33.
Federal Hocking High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8461 State Route 144
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #44.
Trimble Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Tomcat Drive
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-4444
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-4444
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
Rank: #55.
Nelsonville-york High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1964
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1964
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Rank: #66.
Trimble High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tomcat Dr
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-3434
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-3434
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
8461 State Route 144
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Grades: 10-11
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-county Career Center Building
Vocational School
15676 State Route 691
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-3511
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-3511
Grades: 11-12
| 564 students
Athens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2380 Us Highway 33
Shade, OH 45776
(740) 696-1155
Shade, OH 45776
(740) 696-1155
Grades: 7-8
| 233 students
6115 School Rd
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
21 Birge Drive
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-0064
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-0064
Grades: PK
| 28 students
21 Birge Dr
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-4588
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-4588
Grades: PK-6
| 157 students
41 Central Ave
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6866
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6866
Grades: K-6
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Athens County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Athens County, OH include Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School, Athens High School and Federal Hocking High School.
How many public high schools are located in Athens County?
8 public high schools are located in Athens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens County?
Athens County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Athens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Athens County include: Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School vs. Athens High School, Athens High School vs. Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School, Trimble High School vs. Federal Hocking High School
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