Best Pike County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,005 students in Pike County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pike County, OH are Eastern High School, Piketon Jr/sr High School and Western High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Pike County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waverly 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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Pike County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastern High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1170 Tile Mill Rd
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-1544
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Piketon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1414 Piketon Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2254
Gr: 5-12 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Western High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2514
Gr: 7-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Waverly High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-7701
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Vern Riffe Career Technology C
Vocational School
175 Beaver Creek Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2721
Gr: 7-12 | 445 students Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pike County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pike County, OH include Eastern High School, Piketon Jr/sr High School and Western High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pike County?
5 public high schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pike County include: Waverly High School vs. Eastern High School

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