Best Schools in Defiance County, OH
Defiance County, OH has a total of 17 schools including 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 6,268 students attend Defiance County, OH schools. On average, schools in Defiance County score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Defiance County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Defiance County, OH
Defiance County, OH has 5 high schools with 1,855 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Defiance County score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Defiance County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Hicksville High School
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Hicksville Exempted Village School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 230 Students
2. Ayersville High School
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Ayersville Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 346 Students
3. Tinora High School
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Northeastern Local • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 309 Students
4. Fairview High School
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Central Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 261 Students
5. Defiance High School
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Defiance City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 709 Students
Best Middle Schools in Defiance County, OH
Defiance County, OH has 4 middle schools with 1,404 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Defiance County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Defiance County exceed expectations.
1. Fairview Middle School
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Central Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 222 Students
2. Tinora Middle School
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Northeastern Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 332 Students
3. Defiance Middle School
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Defiance City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
4. Hicksville Middle School
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Hicksville Exempted Village School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 264 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Defiance County, OH
Defiance County, OH has 8 elementary schools with 3,009 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Defiance County score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Defiance County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Ayersville Elementary School
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Ayersville Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 358 Students
2. Hicksville Elementary School
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Hicksville Exempted Village School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 360 Students
3. Tinora Elementary School
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Northeastern Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 366 Students
4. Edgerton Elementary School
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Edgerton Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 260 Students
5. Fairview Elementary School
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Central Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 432 Students
6. Defiance Elementary School
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Defiance City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1044 Students
7. St John Lutheran School
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St John Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 88 Students
8. Holy Cross Catholic School
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Holy Cross Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 101 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
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