For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 828 students in Paulding County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Paulding County, OH are Wayne Trace High School, Antwerp Local Middle School and Paulding Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paulding County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Paulding County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Paulding County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne Trace High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4915 Us Route 127
Haviland, OH 45851
(419) 399-4100
Haviland, OH 45851
(419) 399-4100
Grades: 7-12
| 431 students
Rank: #22.
Antwerp Local Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 S. Harrmann Rd
Antwerp, OH 45813
(419) 258-5421
Antwerp, OH 45813
(419) 258-5421
Grades: 6-8
| 131 students
Rank: #33.
Paulding Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 N Water St
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Grades: 6-8
| 266 students
Paulding County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
W B Alternative (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
201 E Caroline St Ste 3
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-9523
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-9523
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Paulding County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Paulding County, OH include Wayne Trace High School, Antwerp Local Middle School and Paulding Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Paulding County?
3 public middle schools are located in Paulding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Paulding County?
Paulding County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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