For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 997 students in Plain City, OH.
The top-ranked public high school in Plain City, OH is Jonathan Alder High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plain City, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Plain City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public high schools.
Plain City, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jonathan Alder 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 17% 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 Plain City, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jonathan Alder High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9200 Us Route 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4642
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4642
Gr: 9-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Tolles Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
7877 Us Highway 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4666
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4666
Gr: 6-12 | 268 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Plain City, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Plain City, OH include Jonathan Alder High School.
How many public high schools are located in Plain City?
2 public high schools are located in Plain City.
What is the racial composition of students in Plain City?
Plain City public high schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Plain City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Plain City include: Tolles Career & Technical Center vs. Jonathan Alder High School
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