For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,784 students in Jefferson County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, OH are Steubenville High School, Indian Creek High School and Buckeye Local High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Jefferson County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Steubenville 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 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steubenville High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 N 4th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-9741
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-9741
Gr: 9-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Indian Creek High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Park Dr
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1163
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1163
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Buckeye Local High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10692 State Route 150
Rayland, OH 43943
(740) 859-2196
Rayland, OH 43943
(740) 859-2196
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Toronto Jr. / Sr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Dennis Way
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-2442
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-2442
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Edison High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9890 State Route 152
Richmond, OH 43944
(740) 765-4313
Richmond, OH 43944
(740) 765-4313
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson County
Vocational School
1509 County Highway 22a
Bloomingdale, OH 43910
(740) 264-5545
Bloomingdale, OH 43910
(740) 264-5545
Gr: 11-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, OH include Steubenville High School, Indian Creek High School and Buckeye Local High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
6 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson County include: Steubenville High School vs. Edison High School, Indian Creek High School vs. Edison High School, Buckeye Local High School vs. Edison High School
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