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Fairfield Union High School vs. Pickerington High School Central

Should you attend Fairfield Union High School or Pickerington High School Central? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Fairfield Union High School
6675 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd
Lancaster, OH 43130
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Pickerington High School Central
300 Opportunity Way
Pickerington, OH 43147
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Fairfield Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

Pickerington High School Central ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 561 students in grades 9-12, Fairfield Union High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 1,738 students in grades 9-12, Pickerington High School Central ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
561 students
1,738 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fairfield Union High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pickerington High School Central over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fairfield Union High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pickerington High School Central.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
89 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fairfield Union High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pickerington High School Central over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fairfield Union High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfield Union Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pickerington High School Central with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pickerington Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1197 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
#1406 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fairfield Union High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pickerington High School Central, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
43%
(Bottom 50% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairfield Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfield Union Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pickerington High School Central who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pickerington Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 20% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 30% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairfield Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfield Union Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pickerington High School Central who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pickerington Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 20% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairfield Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fairfield Union Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pickerington High School Central who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pickerington Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in OH)
98%
(Top 1% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Fairfield Union High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fairfield Union Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pickerington High School Central with the average graduation rate observed in the Pickerington Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fairfield Union High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pickerington High School Central by grade.
Grade 9 Students
150
453
Grade 10 Students
158
482
Grade 11 Students
131
381
Grade 12 Students
122
422

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
7%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pickerington High School Central, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pickerington Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fairfield Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfield Union Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pickerington High School Central, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pickerington Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fairfield Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfield Union Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pickerington High School Central, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pickerington Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
95%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fairfield Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfield Union Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pickerington High School Central, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pickerington Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fairfield Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfield Union Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pickerington High School Central, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pickerington Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.10
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fairfield Union High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfield Union Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pickerington High School Central, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pickerington Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fairfield Union High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfield Union Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pickerington High School Central, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pickerington Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fairfield Union High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfield Union Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pickerington High School Central, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pickerington Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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