For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 5,745 students in Fairfield County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fairfield County, OH are Pickerington Lakeview Junior High School, Bloom-carroll Middle School and Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Fairfield County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Fairfield County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12445 Ault Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 830-2200
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 830-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 887 students
Rank: #22.
Bloom-carroll Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
71 S Beaver St
Carroll, OH 43112
(740) 756-9231
Carroll, OH 43112
(740) 756-9231
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6409 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 536-7249
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 536-7249
Grades: 5-8
| 625 students
Rank: #44.
Millersport Jr/sr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11850 Lancaster St
Millersport, OH 43046
(740) 467-2929
Millersport, OH 43046
(740) 467-2929
Grades: 6-12
| 265 students
Rank: #55.
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Hill Rd S
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2100
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2100
Grades: 7-8
| 886 students
Rank: #66.
Berne Union High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 N Main St
Sugar Grove, OH 43155
(740) 746-9956
Sugar Grove, OH 43155
(740) 746-9956
Grades: 7-12
| 376 students
Rank: #77.
Pickerington Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
90 N East St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 920-6155
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 920-6155
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Rank: #88.
Liberty Union Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
994 S Main St
Baltimore, OH 43105
(740) 862-4126
Baltimore, OH 43105
(740) 862-4126
Grades: 5-8
| 353 students
Rank: #99.
Amanda-clearcreek Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
328 E Main St
Amanda, OH 43102
(740) 969-7252
Amanda, OH 43102
(740) 969-7252
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Rank: #1010.
General Sherman Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Election House Rd Nw
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7344
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7344
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: #1111.
Thomas Ewing Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2024 Sheridan Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7347
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7347
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Fairfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
414 N School St
Amanda, OH 43102
(740) 969-7254
Amanda, OH 43102
(740) 969-7254
Grades: K
| 109 students
506 North Main St
Sugar Grove, OH 43155
(740) 746-9738
Sugar Grove, OH 43155
(740) 746-9738
Grades: 5-8
| 281 students
5240 Plum Road, Carroll, OH 43
Carroll, OH 43112
(740) 756-9700
Carroll, OH 43112
(740) 756-9700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 67
West Rushville, OH 43163
(740) 536-7384
West Rushville, OH 43163
(740) 536-7384
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
111 South Broad St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 277-7450
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 277-7450
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
320 E Locust St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 652-7200
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 652-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
621 W Washington St
Baltimore, OH 43105
(740) 862-4171
Baltimore, OH 43105
(740) 862-4171
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
710 N Broad St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7328
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7328
Grades: K-6
| 300 students
7800 Refugee Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 834-2151
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 834-2151
Grades: 10-12
| 80 students
7800 Refugee Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(877) 644-6338
Pickerington, OH 43147
(877) 644-6338
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
8155 Rushville Rd Ne
Rushville, OH 43150
(740) 536-7321
Rushville, OH 43150
(740) 536-7321
Grades: 5-6
| 325 students
1450 Marietta Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
11850 Lancaster Street
Millersport, OH 43046
(740) 467-2802
Millersport, OH 43046
(740) 467-2802
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
625 Garfield Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fairfield County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fairfield County, OH include Pickerington Lakeview Junior High School, Bloom-carroll Middle School and Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fairfield County?
11 public middle schools are located in Fairfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Fairfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fairfield County include: Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School vs. Pickerington Lakeview Junior High School, General Sherman Junior High School vs. Thomas Ewing Junior High School, Thomas Ewing Junior High School vs. General Sherman Junior High School
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