For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,115 students in Morrow County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Morrow County, OH are Mt Gilead High School, Highland High School and Cardington-lincoln High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrow County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Morrow County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Morrow 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 Cardington-lincoln 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 6% 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 Morrow County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Gilead High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 W Park Ave
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-6065
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-6065
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Highland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 State Route 314
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-3101
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Cardington-lincoln High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Tomorrow Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 County Road 168
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 718-4242
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 718-4242
Gr: 8-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Morrow County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Morrow County, OH include Mt Gilead High School, Highland High School and Cardington-lincoln High School.
How many public high schools are located in Morrow County?
4 public high schools are located in Morrow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morrow County?
Morrow County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Morrow County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Morrow County include: Highland High School vs. Mt Gilead High School, Cardington-lincoln High School vs. Mt Gilead High School, Mt Gilead High School vs. Highland High School
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