For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,668 students in Ross County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ross County, OH are Southeastern High School, Unioto High School and Paint Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ross County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Ross County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Ross County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southeastern 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 11% 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 Ross County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeastern High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Unioto High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14193 Pleasant Valley Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4105
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4105
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Paint Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3582
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3582
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Chillicothe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
421 Yoctangee Pkwy
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 702-2287
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 702-2287
Gr: 9-12 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Adena High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-2313
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-2313
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Zane Trace High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1809
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1809
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Huntington High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Huntsman Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-2230
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-2230
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Pickaway-ross Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
895 Crouse Chapel Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 642-1200
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 642-1200
Gr: 7-12 | 710 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Ohio Career Academy
Charter School
30 E Main St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(330) 620-5861
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(330) 620-5861
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Ross County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-4633
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-4633
Gr: PK | 33 students Minority enrollment: 3%
174 Plyleys Ln
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
40 W 5th St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Minority enrollment: 23%
77 Cutright Dr
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1432 Egypt Pike
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Gr: 5-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Light House Youth Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1071 Tong Hollow Rd
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
1049 Columbus St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Minority enrollment: 16%
13190 State Route 56
Kingston, OH 45644
(740) 332-4212
Kingston, OH 45644
(740) 332-4212
Gr: 5-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Po Box 108
Richmond Dale, OH 45673
(740) 884-4713
Richmond Dale, OH 45673
(740) 884-4713
Gr: 4-5 | 190 students Minority enrollment: 2%
235 Cherry St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Gr: PK | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
450 Allen Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ross County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ross County, OH include Southeastern High School, Unioto High School and Paint Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ross County?
9 public high schools are located in Ross County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ross County?
Ross County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Ross County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Ross County include: Unioto High School vs. Chillicothe High School, Chillicothe High School vs. Unioto High School, Adena High School vs. Chillicothe High School
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