For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,524 students in Madison County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, OH are Jonathan Alder High School, West Jefferson High School and Madison-plains High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Madison County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jonathan Alder 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Madison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jonathan Alder High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9200 Us Route 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4642
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4642
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Rank: #22.
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Roughrider Dr
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7681
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7681
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Madison-plains High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Linson Rd
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-0364
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-0364
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Rank: #44.
Buckeye Community School - London
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
177 W High St
London, OH 43140
(740) 231-2444
London, OH 43140
(740) 231-2444
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Rank: #55.
London High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
336 Elm St
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5705
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5705
Grades: 9-12
| 650 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tolles Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
7877 Us Highway 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4666
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4666
Grades: 6-12
| 380 students
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5681 W Jefferson Kiousville Rd
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-2338
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-2338
Grades: K-5
| 125 students
1740 Cumberland Ne
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-7351
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-7351
Grades: 3-5
| 117 students
20 S Walnut St
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5700
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5700
Grades: PK-K
| 239 students
91 State Route 56 Nw
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-7350
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-7350
Grades: K-2
| 113 students
10346 Harrison Rd
Mount Sterling, OH 43143
(740) 437-7242
Mount Sterling, OH 43143
(740) 437-7242
Grades: K-6
| 291 students
375 Old Xenia Rd Se
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-2806
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-2806
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
13880 State Route 38
Sedalia, OH 43151
(740) 874-3310
Sedalia, OH 43151
(740) 874-3310
Grades: K-5
| 149 students
94 West Main St
Mount Sterling, OH 43143
(740) 869-2107
Mount Sterling, OH 43143
(740) 869-2107
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
906 W Main St
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7654
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7654
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Madison County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, OH include Jonathan Alder High School, West Jefferson High School and Madison-plains High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
6 public high schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Madison County include: Jonathan Alder High School vs. London High School, Madison-plains High School vs. London High School, London High School vs. Jonathan Alder High School
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