For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 284 students in West Salem, OH.
The top-ranked public middle school in West Salem, OH is Northwestern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Salem, OH public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in West Salem have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 West Salem, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in West Salem, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Salem, OH include Northwestern Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Salem?
1 public middle schools are located in West Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in West Salem?
West Salem public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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