For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,734 students in Perry County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Perry County, OH are Sheridan High School, New Lexington High School and Miller High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Perry County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Lexington 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 3% 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 Perry County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8725 Sheridan Drive N.w.
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1335
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1335
Gr: 9-12 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
New Lexington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2547 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-3528
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-3528
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Miller High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10397 State Route 155 Se
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0521
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0521
Gr: 7-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Crooksville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4075 Ceramic Way
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7015
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7015
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Perry County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10397 State Route 155 Se
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 394-1173
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 394-1173
Gr: 5-9 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Perry County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Perry County, OH include Sheridan High School, New Lexington High School and Miller High School.
How many public high schools are located in Perry County?
4 public high schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% 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 Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Perry County include: New Lexington High School vs. Sheridan High School, Crooksville High School vs. New Lexington High School, Sheridan High School vs. New Lexington High School
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