For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,558 students in Chillicothe, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Chillicothe, 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.
Chillicothe, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Chillicothe have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chillicothe, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeastern Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Gr: 5-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Unioto Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Moundsville Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5211
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5211
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Zane Trace Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5842
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5842
Gr: 5-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Huntsman Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-6079
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-6079
Gr: 5-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Chillicothe Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
381 Yoctangee Pkwy
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2241
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2241
Gr: 7-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 710 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Chillicothe, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
174 Plyleys Ln
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-1119
Gr: PK-6 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
40 W 5th St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 772-2346
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Minority enrollment: 23%
77 Cutright Dr
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3395
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1432 Egypt Pike
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-4104
Gr: 5-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1049 Columbus St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2129
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Minority enrollment: 16%
235 Cherry St
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-4250
Gr: PK | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
450 Allen Ave
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-3307
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chillicothe, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chillicothe, OH include Southeastern Middle School, Unioto Middle School and Zane Trace Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chillicothe?
6 public middle schools are located in Chillicothe.
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe?
Chillicothe public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Chillicothe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Chillicothe include: Zane Trace Middle School vs. Chillicothe Middle School, Chillicothe Middle School vs. Unioto Middle School, Southeastern Middle School vs. Unioto Middle School
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