For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 5,640 students in Wayne County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, OH are Dalton Middle School, Norwayne Middle School and John R Lea Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dalton Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N Church St
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2405
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2405
Gr: 5-8 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Norwayne Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 S Main St
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-1195
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-1195
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
John R Lea Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9130 Dover Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3151
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3151
Gr: 7-8 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Chippewa Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 South Portage
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Gr: 7-12 | 588 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Fredericksburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
160 W Clay St
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 695-2741
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 695-2741
Gr: K-8 | 127 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Triway Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3145 Shreve Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2114
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2114
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Beacon Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10470 Winesburg Rd
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 61 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #88.
Orrville Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Mineral Spring St
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1791
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1791
Gr: 5-8 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Green Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Smithie Drive
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Rittman Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Saurer St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7100
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2695 Graustark Path
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6475
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6475
Gr: 5-7 | 738 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7569 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Wooster High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Oldman Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-4000
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-4000
Gr: 8-12 | 1,165 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1414.
Chippewa Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
466 S Portage St
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Gr: 8-12 | 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Vocational School
518 W Prospect St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-7000
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 606 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Boys Village (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3011 Akron Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-3232
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-3232
Gr: 6-12 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
125 South St
Burbank, OH 44214
(330) 624-2962
Burbank, OH 44214
(330) 624-2962
Gr: PK-4 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
7509 W Smithville Western Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-7976
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-7976
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Minority enrollment: 1%
2060 E Moreland Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2378
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2378
Gr: K-6 | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
4476 Kidron Rd
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2781
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2781
Gr: K-2 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1859 Burbank Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9676
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9676
Gr: K-6 | 223 students Minority enrollment: 7%
905 Pittsburg Ave
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9646
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9646
Gr: K-6 | 277 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
230 N 1st St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7461
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7461
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
156 N Milton St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3501
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3501
Gr: K-4 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1700 East Smithville Western R
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6474
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6474
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
99 E Buckeye St
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 853-4313
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 853-4313
Gr: K-5 | 289 students
144 N Market St
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 988-1111
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 988-1111
Gr: K-12 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, OH include Dalton Middle School, Norwayne Middle School and John R Lea Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne County?
16 public middle schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne 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 Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wayne County include: John R Lea Middle School vs. Dalton Middle School, John R Lea Middle School vs. Orrville Middle School, Green Middle School vs. Rittman Middle School
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