For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 948 students in Paulding County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Paulding County, OH are Wayne Trace High School, Antwerp Local High School and Paulding High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paulding County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Paulding County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Paulding County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wayne 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Paulding County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne Trace High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4915 Us Route 127
Haviland, OH 45851
(419) 399-4100
Haviland, OH 45851
(419) 399-4100
Gr: 7-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Antwerp Local High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 S. Harrmann Rd
Antwerp, OH 45813
(419) 258-5421
Antwerp, OH 45813
(419) 258-5421
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Paulding High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 N Water St
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Paulding County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
W B Alternative (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
201 E Caroline St Ste 3
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-9523
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-9523
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Paulding County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Paulding County, OH include Wayne Trace High School, Antwerp Local High School and Paulding High School.
How many public high schools are located in Paulding County?
3 public high schools are located in Paulding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Paulding County?
Paulding County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Paulding County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Paulding County include: Paulding High School vs. Antwerp Local High School, Antwerp Local High School vs. Paulding High School
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