For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,966 students in 43130, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43130, OH are Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School, General Sherman Junior High School and Thomas Ewing Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43130 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43130, OH have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43130, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6409 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 536-7249
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 536-7249
Gr: 5-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
General Sherman Junior High School
(Math: 50% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Ewing Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2024 Sheridan Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7347
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7347
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
425 Whittier Dr N
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-3494
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-3494
Gr: 1-8 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 43130, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43130, OH include Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School, General Sherman Junior High School and Thomas Ewing Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 43130?
4 public middle schools are located in 43130.
What is the racial composition of students in 43130?
43130 public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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