For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 4,406 students in Scioto County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Scioto County, OH are Wheelersburg Middle School, Green High School and South Webster Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scioto County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Scioto County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Scioto County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheelersburg Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Pirate Dr
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
(740) 574-2515
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
(740) 574-2515
Gr: 4-8 | 597 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Green High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4057 Gallia Pike
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-9150
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-9150
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
South Webster Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10529 Main St
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2320
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2320
Gr: 7-12 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Valley Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
393 Indian Dr
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-2651
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-2651
Gr: 5-8 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Minford Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
135 Falcon Rd
Minford, OH 45653
(740) 820-2181
Minford, OH 45653
(740) 820-2181
Gr: 4-8 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
692 Mohawk Dr
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-2528
Mc Dermott, OH 45652
(740) 259-2528
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Portsmouth West Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15332 Us Highway 52 Unit B
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-6668
West Portsmouth, OH 45663
(740) 858-6668
Gr: 5-8 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Clay Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44 Clay High St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 354-6644
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Sciotoville Community School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
224 Marshall St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Gr: K-12 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Glenwood High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Glenwood Tiger Trail
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4559
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 456-4559
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Portsmouth Junior High School/portsmouth High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-2398
Gr: 7-12 | 626 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Scioto County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
951 Vern Riffe Dr
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-5522
Lucasville, OH 45648
(740) 259-5522
Gr: 7-12 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Scioto County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
535 Junior Furnace Powellsvill
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-9551
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-9551
Gr: K-2 | 125 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1409 Coles Blvd
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6739
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6739
Gr: PK-3 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
5540 3rd St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-2916
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-2916
Gr: K-4 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Po Box 100
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2320
South Webster, OH 45682
(740) 778-2320
Gr: 7-12 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
522 Glenwood Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 259-6843
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 259-6843
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 2%
4696 Gallia Pk
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-7000
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629
(740) 354-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
1149 Gallia St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6129
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-6129
Gr: 7-8 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
613 Campbell Ave
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-5249
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 353-5249
Gr: PK-3 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Scioto County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Scioto County, OH include Wheelersburg Middle School, Green High School and South Webster Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Scioto County?
12 public middle schools are located in Scioto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scioto County?
Scioto County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Scioto County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Scioto County include: Portsmouth West Middle School vs. Northwest Middle School, Northwest Middle School vs. Portsmouth West Middle School, Clay Middle School vs. Wheelersburg Middle School
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