For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,153 students in Ross County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ross County, OH are Southeastern Middle School, Unioto Middle School and Zane Trace Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ross County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 54% statewide average). Middle schools in Ross County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ross County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southeastern Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Grades: 5-8
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Unioto Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 Moundsville Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5211
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5211
Grades: 6-8
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Zane Trace Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5842
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5842
Grades: 5-8
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Adena Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-2313
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-2313
Grades: 5-8
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Paint Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Grades: 6-8
| 183 students
Rank: #66.
Chillicothe Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
381 Yoctangee Pkwy
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2241
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2241
Grades: 7-8
| 441 students
Rank: #77.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Huntsman Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-6079
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-6079
Grades: 5-8
| 360 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pickaway-ross Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
895 Crouse Chapel Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 642-1200
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 642-1200
Grades: 7-12
| 591 students
Ross County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-4633
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-4633
Grades: PK
| 33 students
174 Plyleys Ln
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Grades: PK-6
| 426 students
40 W 5th St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
101 University Dr
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
77 Cutright Dr
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
1432 Egypt Pike
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Grades: 5-6
| 290 students
Light House Youth Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1071 Tong Hollow Rd
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3094
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1049 Columbus St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Po Box 108
Richmond Dale, OH 45673
(740) 884-4713
Richmond Dale, OH 45673
(740) 884-4713
Grades: 4-5
| 190 students
235 Cherry St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Grades: PK
| 53 students
450 Allen Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ross County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ross County, OH include Southeastern Middle School, Unioto Middle School and Zane Trace Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ross County, OH?
8 public middle schools are located in Ross County, OH.
What is the racial composition of students in Ross County, OH?
Ross County, OH public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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