For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,966 students in Lawrence County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, OH are Tri-state Stem+m School, Dawson-bryant High School and Fairland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Lawrence County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chesapeake 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 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lawrence County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tri-state Stem+m School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 Solida Rd
South Point, OH 45680
(877) 644-6338
South Point, OH 45680
(877) 644-6338
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #22.
Dawson-bryant High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Ln
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6345
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6345
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
Fairland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
812 County Road 411
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3250
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3250
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
South Point High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
983 County Road 60
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-4323
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-4323
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Rank: #55.
Symmes Valley High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14778 State Route 141
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-2371
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-2371
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #66.
Chesapeake High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10181 County Road 1
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-5958
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-5958
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #77.
Ironton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1701 S 7th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3911
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3911
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #88.
Rock Hill Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2415 County Road 26
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7012
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7012
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence County
Vocational School
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Grades: 6-12
| 600 students
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(877) 644-6338
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(877) 644-6338
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
315 S 6th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3988
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3988
Grades: 1-3
| 150 students
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
2325b County Rd 26 Unit B
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2012
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2012
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1203 N 3rd St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6045
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6045
Grades: PK-K
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, OH include Tri-state Stem+m School, Dawson-bryant High School and Fairland High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lawrence County?
9 public high schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lawrence County include: Chesapeake High School vs. Fairland High School, Symmes Valley High School vs. Fairland High School, Fairland High School vs. Chesapeake High School
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