For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,336 students in Knox County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, OH are Fredericktown Middle School, Danville Elementary School and Centerburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Knox County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fredericktown Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 Stadium Dr
Fredericktown, OH 43019
(740) 694-2726
Fredericktown, OH 43019
(740) 694-2726
Grades: 6-8
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Danville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 Rambo St
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Grades: PK-7
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Centerburg Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3782 Columbus Rd
Centerburg, OH 43011
(740) 625-6055
Centerburg, OH 43011
(740) 625-6055
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Vernon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Yellow Jacket Drive
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 392-6867
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 392-6867
Grades: 6-8
| 836 students
Rank: #55.
Danville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Rambo St
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Grades: 7-12
| 245 students
Rank: #66.
East Knox Junior/senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23227 Coshocton Rd
Howard, OH 43028
(740) 599-7000
Howard, OH 43028
(740) 599-7000
Grades: 7-12
| 408 students
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
110 E High St
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-6767
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-6767
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
405 Market St
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-7122
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-7122
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
205 Rambo St
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
134 W 2nd St
Fredericktown, OH 43019
(740) 694-2956
Fredericktown, OH 43019
(740) 694-2956
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Knox County Career Center 4 (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
310 Martinsburg Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-5820
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 397-5820
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
150 Columbus Rd
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5975
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 393-5975
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, OH include Fredericktown Middle School, Danville Elementary School and Centerburg Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Knox County?
6 public middle schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Knox County include: Fredericktown Middle School vs. Mount Vernon Middle School, East Knox Junior/senior High School vs. Danville High School, Danville High School vs. East Knox Junior/senior High School
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