For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,698 students in Athens County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Athens County, OH are Athens High School, Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School and Federal Hocking High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Athens County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Athens County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alexander Jr. / Sr. 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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Athens County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 High School Rd
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4521
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4521
Gr: 9-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6125 School Rd
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Gr: 6-12 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Federal Hocking High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8461 State Route 144
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Trimble Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Tomcat Drive
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-4444
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-4444
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students
Rank: #55.
Trimble High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tomcat Dr
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-3434
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-3434
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Nelsonville-york High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1964
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1964
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
8461 State Route 144
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Gr: 10-11 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-county Career Center Building
Vocational School
15676 State Route 691
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-3511
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-3511
Gr: 11-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Athens County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2380 Us Highway 33
Shade, OH 45776
(740) 696-1155
Shade, OH 45776
(740) 696-1155
Gr: 7-8 | 233 students Minority enrollment: 1%
6115 School Rd
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
21 Birge Drive
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-0064
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-0064
Gr: PK | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
21 Birge Dr
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-4588
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-4588
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
41 Central Ave
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6866
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6866
Gr: K-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Athens County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Athens County, OH include Athens High School, Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School and Federal Hocking High School.
How many public high schools are located in Athens County?
8 public high schools are located in Athens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens County?
Athens County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Athens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Athens County include: Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School vs. Athens High School, Athens High School vs. Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School, Trimble High School vs. Nelsonville-york High School
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