For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,476 students in Putnam County, OH. The top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, OH are Kalida High School, Miller City High School and Ottoville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public high schools.
Putnam County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbus Grove 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Putnam County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kalida High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 N Third St
Kalida, OH 45853
(419) 532-3529
Kalida, OH 45853
(419) 532-3529
Grades: 5-12
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Miller City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 N Main St
Miller City, OH 45864
(419) 876-3173
Miller City, OH 45864
(419) 876-3173
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Ottoville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
650 W Third St
Ottoville, OH 45876
(419) 453-3358
Ottoville, OH 45876
(419) 453-3358
Grades: 7-12
| 212 students
Rank: #44.
Ottawa-glandorf High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
630 Glendale Ave
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-5702
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-5702
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #55.
Fort Jennings High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
#1 Musketeer Drive
Fort Jennings, OH 45844
(419) 286-2238
Fort Jennings, OH 45844
(419) 286-2238
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
Rank: #66.
Columbus Grove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 W Cross St
Columbus Grove, OH 45830
(419) 659-2156
Columbus Grove, OH 45830
(419) 659-2156
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Rank: #77.
Pandora-gilboa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 Rocket Ridge
Pandora, OH 45877
(419) 384-3225
Pandora, OH 45877
(419) 384-3225
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Continental Local High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5211 State Route 634
Continental, OH 45831
(419) 596-3871
Continental, OH 45831
(419) 596-3871
Grades: 7-12
| 185 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Leipsic High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 Oak St
Leipsic, OH 45856
(419) 943-2164
Leipsic, OH 45856
(419) 943-2164
Grades: 7-12
| 363 students
Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Opportunity Center High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7374 State Route 109
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-0026
Ottawa, OH 45875
(419) 523-0026
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5211 State Route 634
Continental, OH 45831
(419) 596-4571
Continental, OH 45831
(419) 596-4571
Grades: 6-8
| 103 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, OH include Kalida High School, Miller City High School and Ottoville High School. Putnam County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public high schools are located in Putnam County?
9 public high schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Putnam County include: Leipsic High School vs. Ottawa-glandorf High School, Ottawa-glandorf High School vs. Leipsic High School, Ottoville High School vs. Kalida High School
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