For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,479 students in Lancaster, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Lancaster, OH are Fairfield Union High School and Lancaster High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Lancaster, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairfield Union 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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lancaster, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Union High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6675 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 536-7306
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 536-7306
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1312 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 681-7500
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 681-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,918 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Lancaster, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
111 South Broad St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 277-7450
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 277-7450
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Minority enrollment: 11%
320 E Locust St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 652-7200
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 652-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
710 N Broad St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7328
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7328
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Minority enrollment: 2%
1450 Marietta Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
625 Garfield Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lancaster, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Lancaster, OH include Fairfield Union High School and Lancaster High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lancaster?
2 public high schools are located in Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lancaster include: Fairfield Union High School vs. Lancaster High School, Lancaster High School vs. Fairfield Union High School
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