Mt Gilead High School

Mt Gilead High School serves 275 students in grades 9-12 in the rural community of Mount Gilead, Ohio. This well-regarded public high school has earned a strong 7.6 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #314 out of 3,468 schools statewide, placing it in the 91st percentile of Ohio high schools. With 24 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1, allowing for more individualized attention and smaller class sizes than many larger districts.

This personalized approach appears to be paying dividends in the school's impressive statewide ranking. The school draws from a stable rural community where the median household income is $66,421 and median home values are $193,300. With a poverty rate of just 9.0%, families in the area generally have the resources to support their children's education, though 20% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, suggesting a mix of educational backgrounds in the community.

Located on Park Avenue in Mount Gilead, the school serves as an educational anchor in this rural Morrow County community of approximately 10,000 residents, providing students with a close-knit learning environment while maintaining high academic standards.

Located in a rural area, Mt Gilead High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.