Best Schools in Defiance County, OH
Defiance County, OH has 18 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,552 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Defiance County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Defiance County, OH
The top high schools in Defiance County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hicksville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hicksville Exempted Village School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 230 Students
2. Fairview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 261 Students
3. Ayersville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ayersville Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 346 Students
4. Edgerton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgerton Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 284 Students
5. Defiance High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Defiance City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 709 Students
6. Tinora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeastern Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 309 Students
Best Middle Schools in Defiance County, OH
The top middle schools in Defiance County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hicksville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hicksville Exempted Village School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 264 Students
2. Fairview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 222 Students
3. Tinora Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeastern Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 332 Students
4. Defiance Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Defiance City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Defiance County, OH
The top elementary schools in Defiance County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ayersville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ayersville Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 358 Students
2. Hicksville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hicksville Exempted Village School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 360 Students
3. Tinora Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeastern Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 366 Students
4. Edgerton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgerton Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 260 Students
5. Fairview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 432 Students
6. Defiance Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Defiance City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1044 Students
7. Holy Cross Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Cross Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 101 Students
8. St John Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 88 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Defiance County, OH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Defiance County, OH has a total population of 38,286 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Defiance County, OH
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Defiance County, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Defiance County, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Defiance County, OH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Defiance County, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Defiance County, OH
How many schools are in Defiance County, OH?
Defiance County, OH has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,552 students in total.
How do schools in Defiance County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Defiance County score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Defiance County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Defiance County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Defiance County
3 places in Defiance County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Defiance (8)
- Hicksville (3)
- Sherwood (3)
School districts (4)
- Central Local (3 schools)
- Defiance City (3 schools)
- Hicksville Exempted Village School District (3 schools)
- Northeastern Local (3 schools)