Best 45417 Ohio Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 989 students in 45417, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in 45417, OH are Jefferson Jr./sr. High School and Thurgood Marshall High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 45417 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in 45417, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 45417 have a Graduation Rate of 58%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson Jr./sr. High School, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best 45417, OH Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2701 S Union Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-5691
Gr: 7-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Thurgood Marshall High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4447 Hoover Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-6610
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
4411 Oakridge Dr
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3501
Gr: PK-11 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 45417, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in 45417, OH include Jefferson Jr./sr. High School and Thurgood Marshall High School.
How many public high schools are located in 45417?
3 public high schools are located in 45417.
What is the racial composition of students in 45417?
45417 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).

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