For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,948 students in Shelby County, OH. The top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, OH are Russia High School, Fort Loramie Junior-senior High School and Botkins High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public high schools.
Shelby County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Loramie Junior-senior 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 10% 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 Shelby County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Russia High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 School St
Russia, OH 45363
(937) 295-3454
Russia, OH 45363
(937) 295-3454
Grades: 7-12
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Loramie Junior-senior High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 East Park St
Fort Loramie, OH 45845
(937) 295-3342
Fort Loramie, OH 45845
(937) 295-3342
Grades: 7-12
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
Botkins High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 E State St
Botkins, OH 45306
(937) 693-4241
Botkins, OH 45306
(937) 693-4241
Grades: 7-12
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Anna High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Mcrill Way
Anna, OH 45302
(937) 394-2011
Anna, OH 45302
(937) 394-2011
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #55.
Jackson Center High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
204 S Linden St
Jackson Center, OH 45334
(937) 596-6149
Jackson Center, OH 45334
(937) 596-6149
Grades: 7-12
| 249 students
Rank: #66.
Fairlawn High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18800 Johnston Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 492-5930
Grades: 6-12
| 293 students
Rank: #77.
Houston High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5300 Houston Rd
Houston, OH 45333
(937) 295-3010
Houston, OH 45333
(937) 295-3010
Grades: 7-12
| 340 students
Rank: #88.
Sidney High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Campbell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2238
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2238
Grades: 9-12
| 810 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 W Russell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 494-2015
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 494-2015
Grades: 3-12
| 119 students
Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
102 North Miami Ave
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2258
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2258
Grades: K-3
| 208 students
702 S Main Ave
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2267
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2267
Grades: PK-K
| 95 students
315 W Russell Rd
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2271
Sidney, OH 45365
(937) 497-2271
Grades: K-3
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, OH include Russia High School, Fort Loramie Junior-senior High School and Botkins High School. Shelby County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public high schools are located in Shelby County?
9 public high schools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Shelby County include: Houston High School vs. Fort Loramie Junior-senior High School, Botkins High School vs. Anna High School, Fort Loramie Junior-senior High School vs. Russia High School
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