Best Chillicothe Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,062 students in Chillicothe, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Chillicothe, OH are Southeastern High School, Unioto High School and Chillicothe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chillicothe, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Chillicothe have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Chillicothe, 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 Southeastern 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 13% 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 Chillicothe, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeastern High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Unioto High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14193 Pleasant Valley Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4105
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Chillicothe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
421 Yoctangee Pkwy
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 702-2287
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Zane Trace High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-1809
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Huntington High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
188 Huntsman Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-2230
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Pickaway-ross Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
895 Crouse Chapel Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 642-1200
Gr: 1-12 | 760 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Ohio Career Academy
Charter School
30 E Main St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(330) 620-5861
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chillicothe, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chillicothe, OH include Southeastern High School, Unioto High School and Chillicothe High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chillicothe?
7 public high schools are located in Chillicothe.
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe?
Chillicothe public high schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Chillicothe are often viewed compared to one another?

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