For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,722 students in Defiance County, OH. The top ranked public middle schools in Defiance County, OH are Hicksville Middle School, Ayersville High School and Fairview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Defiance County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Defiance County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Defiance County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hicksville Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
958 E High St
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-5917
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-5917
Gr: 5-8 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Ayersville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Gr: 7-12 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6289 Us Highway 127
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2331
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2331
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Tinora Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Gr: 4-9 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Defiance Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1755 Palmer Dr
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0050
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0050
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Defiance County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1745 S Clinton St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-9909
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-9909
Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
601 E 2nd St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0146
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0146
Gr: PK-4 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
620 Thurston St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2116
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-2116
Gr: PK-4 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
140 E Broadway St
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-3866
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-3866
Gr: PK-4 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Defiance County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Defiance County, OH include Hicksville Middle School, Ayersville High School and Fairview Middle School. Defiance County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public middle schools are located in Defiance County?
5 public middle schools are located in Defiance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Defiance County?
Defiance County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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