For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,519 students in Guernsey County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Guernsey County, OH are Buckeye Trail High School, Meadowbrook High School and Cambridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guernsey County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Guernsey County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Guernsey County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buckeye Trail 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 Guernsey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckeye Trail High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
65555 Wintergreen Rd
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5005
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5005
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Meadowbrook High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58615 Marietta Rd
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2566
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2566
Gr: 9-12 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Cambridge High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Deerpath Dr
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-1100
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Buffalo Campus
Vocational School
57090 Vocational Rd
Senecaville, OH 43780
(740) 685-2516
Senecaville, OH 43780
(740) 685-2516
Gr: 10-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Guernsey County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Guernsey County, OH include Buckeye Trail High School, Meadowbrook High School and Cambridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Guernsey County?
4 public high schools are located in Guernsey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guernsey County?
Guernsey 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 Guernsey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Guernsey County include: Buckeye Trail High School vs. Cambridge High School, Meadowbrook High School vs. Cambridge High School, Cambridge High School vs. Meadowbrook High School
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