For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,462 students in Perry County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Perry County, OH are Sheridan Middle School, New Lexington Middle School and Crooksville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Perry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8660 Sheridan Road
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1315
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1315
Grades: 6-8
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
New Lexington Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2549 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-4128
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-4128
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Crooksville Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12400 Tunnel Hill Rd
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7010
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7010
Grades: 5-8
| 320 students
Rank: #44.
Miller High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10397 State Route 155 Se
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0521
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0521
Grades: 7-12
| 231 students
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10397 State Route 155 Se
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 394-1173
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 394-1173
Grades: 5-9
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Perry County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Perry County, OH include Sheridan Middle School, New Lexington Middle School and Crooksville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Perry County?
4 public middle schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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