For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,398 students in Jackson County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, OH are Jackson Middle School, Oak Hill Middle/high School and Wellston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 Tropic St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7586
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7586
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Oak Hill Middle/high School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5063 State Route 93
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-7055
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-7055
Gr: 6-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Wellston Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
227 Golden Rocket Drive
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2251
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2251
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2968 County Road 33
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6801
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6801
Gr: 5-6 | 143 students Minority enrollment: 1%
1325 Dixon Run Rd
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1431
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1431
Gr: K-6 | 102 students
21 Tropic St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7839
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7839
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
4453 Franklin Valley Rd
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1831
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1831
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students
236 Savageville School Rd
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-3088
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-3088
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Minority enrollment: 4%
1426 State Route 140
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6343
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6343
Gr: K-5 | 155 students
120 Portsmouth St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2790
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2790
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Minority enrollment: 1%
320 W South St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2390
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2390
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
4701 State Route 776
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 988-2522
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 988-2522
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students
299 E South St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7595
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7595
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, OH include Jackson Middle School, Oak Hill Middle/high School and Wellston Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson County?
3 public middle schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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