Zane Trace High School is a public high school near Chillicothe, Ohio, seated along the shores of Kinnikinnick Creek. It is the only high school in the Zane Trace Local School District. Their nickname is the Pioneers, and their colors are red, blue, and white.
Serving 367 students in grades 5-8, Zane Trace Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zane Trace Middle School's student population of 367 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Zane Trace Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zane Trace Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1451 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
93%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zane Trace Middle School's ranking?
Zane Trace Middle School is ranked #1451 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Zane Trace Middle School often compared to?
Zane Trace Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chillicothe Middle School, Unioto Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Zane Trace Middle School?
367 students attend Zane Trace Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Zane Trace Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zane Trace Middle School?
Zane Trace Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Zane Trace Middle School offer ?
Zane Trace Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Zane Trace Middle School part of?
Zane Trace Middle School is part of Zane Trace Local School District.
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