Ohio features a comprehensive education system, from highly-rated public school districts to world-renowned research universities.
* **Literacy Rate:** Adult literacy in Ohio is estimated to be above the national average, generally reported around 80-82% basic literacy or higher. * **High School Graduation Rate:** Ohio's statewide public high school graduation rate consistently hovers around 87%. * **Higher Education:** The state is home to the University System of Ohio, one of the largest comprehensive public systems of higher education in the nation. * **Top Universities:** * *The Ohio State University (Columbus):* A flagship public research university consistently ranked among the top public universities in the U.S. and globally. * *Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland):* A highly esteemed private research university known for its medical, engineering, and business programs. * *Miami University (Oxford):* Frequently recognized as one of the original "Public Ivies." * *Ohio University (Athens):* The oldest university in the state, established in 1804. * *University of Cincinnati:* Renowned for its cooperative education (co-op) program.