Best Ashland County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 2,640 students in Ashland County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ashland County, OH are Black River Education Center Middle School, Crestview Middle School and Ashland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Ashland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Ashland County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black River Education Center Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
257 County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3304
Gr: 6-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1575 State Route 96
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1520 King Rd
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7966
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Hillsdale 7-12
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
479 Township Road 1902
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-6841
Gr: 7-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Loudonville High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
421 Campus Ave
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-4101
Gr: 7-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Black River Local Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
257a County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3300
Gr: K-12
Rank: #77.
Mapleton Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
635 County Road 801
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Gr: 6-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Mapleton Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
635 County Road 801
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students
Rank: #99.
Ashland County Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
716 Union St
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 903-0295
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland-w Holmes Career Center
Vocational School
1783 State Route 60
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-3313
Gr: 7-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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Ashland County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
416 Arthur St
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-4500
Gr: 10-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1575 State Route 96
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 9%
144 N High St
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-4911
Gr: 5-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
30 West 11th St
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-3790
Gr: K-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
421 Campus Ave
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-4101
Gr: 7-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1012 Odnr Mohican 51
Perrysville, OH 44864
(419) 994-4127
Gr: 9-12
1 Mountie Dr
Nova, OH 44859
(419) 652-3540
Po Box 209
Nankin, OH 44848
(419) 289-9649
Gr: PK-1 | 151 students Minority enrollment: 3%
544 E Main St
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7969
Gr: 4-6 | 311 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Po Box 317
Polk, OH 44866
(419) 945-2101
Gr: 2-4 | 228 students
2011 Baney Rd South
Ashland, OH 44805
(614) 995-1545

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ashland County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ashland County, OH include Black River Education Center Middle School, Crestview Middle School and Ashland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ashland County?
10 public middle schools are located in Ashland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland County?
Ashland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Ashland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ashland County include: Loudonville High School vs. Hillsdale 7-12, Hillsdale 7-12 vs. Loudonville High School

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