Huntington High School is a public high school located at 188 Huntsmen Road in Huntington Township, near Chillicothe, Ohio in Ross County. It is the only high school in the Huntington Local School District.
Serving 313 students in grades 5-8, Huntington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Huntington Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Chillicothe, OH, covering an area of approximately 59.6 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Huntington Middle School's student population of 313 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Huntington Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huntington Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2343 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
30.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntington Middle School's ranking?
Huntington Middle School is ranked #2343 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Huntington Middle School?
313 students attend Huntington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Huntington Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huntington Middle School?
Huntington Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Huntington Middle School offer ?
Huntington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Huntington Middle School part of?
Huntington Middle School is part of Huntington Local School District.
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