Best Brown County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,102 students in Brown County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Brown County, OH are Fayetteville-perry High School, Georgetown Jr/sr High School and Western Brown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown 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 59% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Brown County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Georgetown Jr/sr 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 5% 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 Brown County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fayetteville-perry High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 S Apple St
Fayetteville, OH 45118
(513) 875-3520
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Georgetown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
987 Mount Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6730
Gr: 7-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Western Brown High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
476 W Main St
Mount Orab, OH 45154
(937) 444-2544
Gr: 9-12 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Ripley-union-lewis-huntington Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1317 S 2nd St
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-4384
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Hills Career Technical Center
Vocational School
9193 Hamer Rd
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6131
Gr: 7-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Brown County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Brown County, OH include Fayetteville-perry High School, Georgetown Jr/sr High School and Western Brown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Brown County?
5 public high schools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% 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 Brown County are often viewed compared to one another?

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