For the 2026-27 school year, there are 111 public middle schools serving 61,394 students in Franklin County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, OH are Larson Middle School, Willard Grizzell Middle School and Phoenix Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Franklin County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Larson Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1240 Oakland Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4100
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4100
Gr: 4-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Willard Grizzell Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8705 Avery Rd
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 798-3569
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 798-3569
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2341 Snouffer Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4100
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4100
Gr: 7-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Jones Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Arlington Ave
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5080
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5080
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
New Albany Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6600 E Dublin Granville Rd
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 413-8500
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 413-8500
Gr: 7-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Henry Karrer Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7245 Tullymore Dr
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 873-0459
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 873-0459
Gr: 6-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1850 Hastings Ln
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5100
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Bexley Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4277
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4277
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Kilbourne Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4200
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Gahanna East Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
730 Clotts Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5550
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5550
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2271 Holton Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3800
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3800
Gr: 7-8 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Mccord Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Hard Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4000
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Cornerstone Academy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6015 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Gr: K-12 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Hilliard Weaver Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4600 Avery Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-7700
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Upper Arlington Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1950 N Mallway Dr
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5000
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5000
Gr: 7-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1616.
Hilliard Memorial Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2900 Walker Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-7600
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1717.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Gr: K-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1818.
Gahanna South Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
349 Shady Spring Dr
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 337-3730
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 337-3730
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1919.
Metro Early College High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1929 Kenny Rd
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 259-6639
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 259-6639
Gr: 6-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2020.
Worthingway Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6625 Guyer St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4300
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2121.
Hamilton Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
765 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Gr: 3-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2222.
Gahanna West Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 N Stygler Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5570
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5570
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2323.
Ann Simpson Davis Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 Sutter Pkwy
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 761-5820
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 761-5820
Gr: 6-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2424.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Gr: 7-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2525.
John Sells Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 W Bridge St
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 764-5919
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 764-5919
Gr: 6-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Canal Winchester Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7155 Parkview Dr
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2151
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2151
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Perry Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2341 Snouffer Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-5700
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Blendon Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
223 S Otterbein Ave
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6400
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Indianola Informal K-8 School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 E Weber Rd
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-5579
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-5579
Gr: K-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3030.
Hilliard Heritage Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5670 Scioto Darby Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-7000
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3131.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
755 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Gr: 7-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3232.
Walnut Springs Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
888 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6700
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3333.
United Schools Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
617 W State St
Columbus, OH 43215
(877) 644-6338
Columbus, OH 43215
(877) 644-6338
Gr: K-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3434.
Dominion Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Arcadia Ave
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6020
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6020
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Beulah Park Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3160 Demorest Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3500
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
144 W Bridge St
Dublin, OH 43017
Dublin, OH 43017
Gr: PK | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
4656 Heaton Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Gr: K-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
1500 E 17th Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Adult Workforce Development Ct (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4300 Amalgamated Pl Ste 100
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 836-4541
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 836-4541
1455 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
2400 Mock Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1555 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Gr: K-3 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
345 E Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Gr: 6-9 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
387 E Beck St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
1270 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Brookwood Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2685 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Gr: 4-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
3700 Corporate Dr Ste 140
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
5665 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 539-6456
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 539-6456
Gr: 5-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
4738 Kae Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Gr: 1 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
2440 Dawnlight Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Gr: K-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
122 Washington St
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2153
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2153
Gr: 5-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
100 Washington St
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4533
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4533
Gr: PK-12
Celerity Tenacia Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4605 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Gr: K-3 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 98%
825 South Sunbury Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7030
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7030
Gr: 1-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
1565 Integrity Dr East
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
2800 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Gr: 6-11 | 70 students
1255 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Gr: K-9 | 29 students
Clearbrook Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
31 North 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
7160 Susannah Dr
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 498-0079
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 498-0079
Gr: K-5 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
35 Midland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Gr: K-7 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Columbus Collegiate Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1469 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Columbus Collegiate Academy - West (Closed 2023)
Charter School
300 Dana Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, OH include Larson Middle School, Willard Grizzell Middle School and Phoenix Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
116 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Franklin County include: Worthingway Middle School vs. Kilbourne Middle School, Willard Grizzell Middle School vs. Henry Karrer Middle School, Gahanna East Middle School vs. Gahanna South Middle School
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