For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,256 students in Adams County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Adams County, OH are North Adams High School, Eastern High School and Peebles High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Adams County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Adams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Adams High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
96 Green Devil Dr
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2528
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2528
Gr: 7-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Eastern High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11557 Us Highway 62
Winchester, OH 45697
(937) 695-6277
Winchester, OH 45697
(937) 695-6277
Gr: 9-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Peebles High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25719 State Route 41
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2681
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2681
Gr: 7-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Manchester High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Wayne Frye Dr
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4777
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4777
Gr: 7-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
West Union High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
97 Dragon Lair Dr
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-5553
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-5553
Gr: 7-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Ohio Valley Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
175 Lloyd Rd
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2336
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-2336
Gr: 11-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Adams County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Adams County, OH include North Adams High School, Eastern High School and Peebles High School.
How many public high schools are located in Adams County?
6 public high schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Adams County include: West Union High School vs. Peebles High School, Manchester High School vs. North Adams High School, Peebles High School vs. North Adams High School
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