For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,668 students in Ross County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Ross County, OH are Southeastern High School, Unioto High School and Paint Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ross County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Ross County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Ross County, 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 Southeastern 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), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ross County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeastern High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Unioto High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14193 Pleasant Valley Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4105
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4105
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Paint Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3582
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3582
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Chillicothe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 Yoctangee Pkwy
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 702-2287
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 702-2287
Gr: 9-12 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Adena High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-2313
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-2313
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Zane Trace High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1809
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1809
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Huntington High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Huntsman Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-2230
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-2230
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Pickaway-ross Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
895 Crouse Chapel Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 642-1200
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 642-1200
Gr: 7-12 | 710 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Ohio Career Academy
Charter School
30 E Main St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(330) 620-5861
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(330) 620-5861
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Ross County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-4633
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-4633
Gr: PK | 33 students Minority enrollment: 3%
174 Plyleys Ln
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
40 W 5th St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Minority enrollment: 23%
77 Cutright Dr
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1432 Egypt Pike
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Gr: 5-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Light House Youth Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1071 Tong Hollow Rd
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
1049 Columbus St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Minority enrollment: 16%
13190 State Route 56
Kingston, OH 45644
(740) 332-4212
Kingston, OH 45644
(740) 332-4212
Gr: 5-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Po Box 108
Richmond Dale, OH 45673
(740) 884-4713
Richmond Dale, OH 45673
(740) 884-4713
Gr: 4-5 | 190 students Minority enrollment: 2%
235 Cherry St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Gr: PK | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
450 Allen Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ross County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Ross County, OH include Southeastern High School, Unioto High School and Paint Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ross County?
9 public high schools are located in Ross County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ross County?
Ross County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Ross County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ross County include: Unioto High School vs. Chillicothe High School, Chillicothe High School vs. Unioto High School, Adena High School vs. Chillicothe High School
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