For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,276 students in Meigs County, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 44 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Meigs County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Meigs County, OH are Southern Elementary School, Eastern High School and Eastern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meigs County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Meigs County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Meigs County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
920 Elm St
Racine, OH 45771
(740) 949-4222
Racine, OH 45771
(740) 949-4222
Grades: PK-8
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Eastern High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
38900 State Route 7
Reedsville, OH 45772
(740) 985-3329
Reedsville, OH 45772
(740) 985-3329
Grades: 7-12
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
38850 State Route 7
Reedsville, OH 45772
(740) 985-3304
Reedsville, OH 45772
(740) 985-3304
Grades: K-6
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Southern High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 Elm St
Racine, OH 45771
(740) 949-2611
Racine, OH 45771
(740) 949-2611
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #55.
Meigs High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
42091 Pomeroy Pike
Pomeroy, OH 45769
(740) 992-2158
Pomeroy, OH 45769
(740) 992-2158
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
Rank: #66.
Meigs Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
42353 Charles Chancey Dr
Pomeroy, OH 45769
(740) 992-3058
Pomeroy, OH 45769
(740) 992-3058
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Meigs County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
39105 Bradbury Rd
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-2349
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-2349
Grades: 4-5
| 77 students
35359 State Route 143
Pomeroy, OH 45769
(740) 742-3000
Pomeroy, OH 45769
(740) 742-3000
Grades: K-5
| 110 students
36871 State Route 124
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 742-2666
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 742-2666
Grades: 3-5
| 346 students
36871 State Route 124
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 742-3000
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 742-3000
Grades: PK-2
| 383 students
659 Pearl St
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-3387
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-3387
Grades: K-3
| 148 students
260 Mulberry Ave
Pomeroy, OH 45769
(740) 992-2710
Pomeroy, OH 45769
(740) 992-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Po Box 218
Rutland, OH 45775
(740) 742-2666
Rutland, OH 45775
(740) 742-2666
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
41765 Pomeroy Pike
Pomeroy, OH 45769
(740) 992-3404
Pomeroy, OH 45769
(740) 992-3404
Grades: K-5
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Meigs County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Meigs County, OH include Southern Elementary School, Eastern High School and Eastern Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Meigs County?
6 public schools are located in Meigs County.
What percentage of students in Meigs County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Meigs County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Meigs County?
Meigs County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Meigs County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Meigs County include: Eastern Elementary School vs. Southern Elementary School, Southern Elementary School vs. Eastern Elementary School, Southern High School vs. Meigs High School
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