For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,357 students in Fayette County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, OH are Miami Trace High School and Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Fayette County, 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 Miami Trace 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 Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fayette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miami Trace High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Bloomingburg New Holland R
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 333-4700
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 333-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Washington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Elm St
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 636-4221
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 636-4221
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, OH include Miami Trace High School and Washington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fayette County?
2 public high schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fayette County include: Washington High School vs. Miami Trace High School, Miami Trace High School vs. Washington High School
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