For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,627 students in Zanesville, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Zanesville, OH are Maysville High School, West Muskingum High School and Zanesville Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zanesville, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Zanesville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Zanesville, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Muskingum 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 18% 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 Zanesville, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maysville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3725 Panther Drive
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7999
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7999
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
West Muskingum High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Kimes Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 452-6312
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 452-6312
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Zanesville Community High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 Moxahala Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 588-5685
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 588-5685
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #44.
Zanesville High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Blue Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0335
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0335
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: #55.
Foxfire High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Pinkerton Ln
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-4509
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-4509
Grades: 9-12
| 256 students
Rank: n/an/a
Zanesville Campus
Vocational School
400 Richards Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-0101
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-0101
Grades: 7-12
| 718 students
Zanesville, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Basic & Literacy Ed-able (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
400 Richards Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7242
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7242
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Adult Center For Education (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
400 Richards Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-3111
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-3111
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
928 Pine St
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0636
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-0636
Grades: 6-9
| 360 students
1007 Mcintire Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-2851
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-2851
Grades: PK-6
| 265 students
1428 Sharon Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-4611
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-4611
Grades: K-6
| 157 students
205 North 7th St
Zanesville, OH 43701
(614) 995-1985
Zanesville, OH 43701
(614) 995-1985
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
20 9th St
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7916
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7916
Grades: PK-6
| 186 students
199 Pleasant Grove Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-6677
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-6677
Grades: K-6
| 158 students
645 Richey Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4060
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4060
Grades: PK-1
| 189 students
160 N 4th St
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-9751
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-9751
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2256 Dresden Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-7558
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-7558
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
711 Fess St
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-8664
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-8664
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Zanesville, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Zanesville, OH include Maysville High School, West Muskingum High School and Zanesville Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Zanesville?
6 public high schools are located in Zanesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Zanesville?
Zanesville public high schools minority enrollment is 18% 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 Zanesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Zanesville include: Maysville High School vs. Zanesville High School, Zanesville High School vs. Maysville High School, Zanesville Campus vs. Zanesville High School
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