For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,477 students in Tuscarawas County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tuscarawas County, OH are Garaway High School, Tuscarawas Valley Middle-high School and Dover Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuscarawas County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Tuscarawas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Tuscarawas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garaway High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
146 Dover Rd Nw
Sugarcreek, OH 44681
(330) 852-2422
Sugarcreek, OH 44681
(330) 852-2422
Gr: 7-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Tuscarawas Valley Middle-high School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2629 Tusky Valley Rd Ne
Mineral City, OH 44656
(330) 859-2421
Mineral City, OH 44656
(330) 859-2421
Gr: 7-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2131 N Wooster Ave
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7121
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7121
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Strasburg-franklin High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 N Bodmer Ave
Strasburg, OH 44680
(330) 878-5571
Strasburg, OH 44680
(330) 878-5571
Gr: 6-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Tuscarawas Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
261 School St
Tuscarawas, OH 44682
(740) 922-4226
Tuscarawas, OH 44682
(740) 922-4226
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Joseph Welty Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 4th St Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0645
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0645
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Claymont Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 E 6th St
Uhrichsville, OH 44683
(740) 922-5241
Uhrichsville, OH 44683
(740) 922-5241
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Newcomerstown Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 W State St
Newcomerstown, OH 43832
(740) 498-8151
Newcomerstown, OH 43832
(740) 498-8151
Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Quaker Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Mill Ave Se Ste 901
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0618
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0618
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Quaker Digital Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Mill Ave Se Suite 901
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0618
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0618
Gr: K-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Tuscarawas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3986 New Cumberland Rd Ne
Mineral City, OH 44656
(330) 343-7090
Mineral City, OH 44656
(330) 343-7090
Gr: K-4 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
200 Jewett Ave
Dennison, OH 44621
(740) 922-2930
Dennison, OH 44621
(740) 922-2930
Gr: K-4 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
935 Tuscarawas Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0740
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0740
Gr: 1-5 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 7%
2633 Tusky Valley Rd Ne
Mineral City, OH 44656
(330) 859-2427
Mineral City, OH 44656
(330) 859-2427
Gr: 5-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tuscarawas County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tuscarawas County, OH include Garaway High School, Tuscarawas Valley Middle-high School and Dover Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tuscarawas County?
10 public middle schools are located in Tuscarawas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscarawas County?
Tuscarawas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Tuscarawas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tuscarawas County include: Joseph Welty Middle School vs. Dover Middle School, Dover Middle School vs. Joseph Welty Middle School, Newcomerstown Middle School vs. Joseph Welty Middle School
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