For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 3,041 students in Washington County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, OH are Waterford High School, Fort Frye High School and Warren High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Washington 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 Fort Frye 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 8% 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 Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waterford High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Main Street
Waterford, OH 45786
(740) 984-2373
Waterford, OH 45786
(740) 984-2373
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Frye High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 Fifth St
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2376
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2376
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Warren High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Warrior Dr
Vincent, OH 45784
(740) 678-2393
Vincent, OH 45784
(740) 678-2393
Grades: 9-12
| 575 students
Rank: #44.
Frontier High/middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44870 State Route 7
New Matamoras, OH 45767
(740) 865-3441
New Matamoras, OH 45767
(740) 865-3441
Grades: 7-12
| 209 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Belpre Blue Sky Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2014 Rockland Ave
Belpre, OH 45714
(740) 423-9511
Belpre, OH 45714
(740) 423-9511
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Tiger Blue Sky Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Academy Dr
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6500
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6500
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Marietta High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 Davis Ave
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6540
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6540
Grades: 7-12
| 1,028 students
Rank: #88.
Belpre High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Stone Rd
Belpre, OH 45714
(740) 423-3000
Belpre, OH 45714
(740) 423-3000
Grades: 7-12
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
330 Main & High Street
Waterford, OH 45786
(740) 984-2373
Waterford, OH 45786
(740) 984-2373
Grades: 12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 5th St
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2497
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2497
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
44870 State Route 7
New Matamoras, OH 45767
(740) 865-3473
New Matamoras, OH 45767
(740) 865-3473
Grades: 8-11
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington County Cc Barrett Bld
Vocational School
21740 State Route 676
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 373-2766
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 373-2766
Grades: 10-12
| 406 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2035 State Route 550
Bartlett, OH 45713
(740) 551-2461
Bartlett, OH 45713
(740) 551-2461
Grades: 4-8
| 105 students
2000 Rockland Ave
Belpre, OH 45714
(740) 423-3010
Belpre, OH 45714
(740) 423-3010
Grades: 2-8
| 469 students
2535 St Rt 83
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 558-2281
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 558-2281
Grades: 1-6
| 45 students
4550 Two Mile Run Rd
Cutler, OH 45724
(740) 989-2630
Cutler, OH 45724
(740) 989-2630
Grades: PK-3
| 78 students
44870 State Route 7
New Matamoras, OH 45767
(740) 865-3473
New Matamoras, OH 45767
(740) 865-3473
Grades: 7-8
| 102 students
Route 5
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 473-2635
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 473-2635
Grades: K-6
| 43 students
242 N 7th St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6530
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6530
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
1099 Colegate Dr
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6512
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6512
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
598 Masonic Park Rd
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6516
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6516
Grades: K-6
| 147 students
16885 State Route 550
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 373-4937
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 373-4937
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
220 Sweetapple Rd
Vincent, OH 45784
(740) 678-2366
Vincent, OH 45784
(740) 678-2366
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Washington County Sbh Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
115 Victory Pl
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-5873
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-5873
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Washington County Vocational Prac Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
710 Colegate Dr
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-8716
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-8716
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2014 Rockland Ave
Belpre, OH 45714
(740) 423-3020
Belpre, OH 45714
(740) 423-3020
Grades: 2-3
| 172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, OH include Waterford High School, Fort Frye High School and Warren High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
12 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: Marietta High School vs. Warren High School, Belpre High School vs. Warren High School, Warren High School vs. Marietta High School
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