For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 845 students in 45638, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45638, OH are Ironton Middle School, Dawson-bryant Middle School and Rock Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 45638 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45638, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45638, OH Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ironton Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Delaware St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3347
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3347
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Dawson-bryant Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Ln
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-1664
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-1664
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Rock Hill Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2171 County Road 26
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7026
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7026
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
45638, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 S 6th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3988
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3988
Gr: 1-3 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
2325b County Rd 26 Unit B
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2012
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2012
Gr: PK
1203 N 3rd St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6045
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6045
Gr: PK-K | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 45638, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45638, OH include Ironton Middle School, Dawson-bryant Middle School and Rock Hill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 45638?
3 public middle schools are located in 45638.
What is the racial composition of students in 45638?
45638 public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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