For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,121 students in Hillsboro, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Hillsboro, OH are Hillsboro Middle School and Hillsboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsboro, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Hillsboro have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Hillsboro, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hillsboro 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hillsboro, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Us Route 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-9877
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-9877
Grades: 6-9
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Us Route 62
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3485
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-3485
Grades: 9-12
| 627 students
Hillsboro, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
265 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-1938
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-1938
Grades: 4-5
| 395 students
Idea Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
128 W Walnut St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-2696
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-2696
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Petersburg Special Needs School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
9057 Water St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 981-3668
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 981-3668
Grades: PK
| 21 students
200 N East St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 466-2315
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 466-2315
Grades: 6
| 219 students
200 N East St
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-5748
Hillsboro, OH 45133
(937) 393-5748
Grades: 6
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hillsboro, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Hillsboro, OH include Hillsboro Middle School and Hillsboro High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hillsboro?
2 public high schools are located in Hillsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro?
Hillsboro public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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