For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 266 students in 45879, OH.
The top ranked public middle school in 45879, OH is Paulding Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 45879 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45879, 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 Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45879, OH Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paulding Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 N Water St
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
45879, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 45879, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 45879, OH include Paulding Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 45879?
1 public middle schools are located in 45879.
What is the racial composition of students in 45879?
45879 public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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