Adena High School is a public high school located in Frankfort, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Adena Local School District.
Serving 279 students in grades 6-8, Adena Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Adena Middle School's student population of 279 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Adena Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adena Middle School is 0.15, 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
#2022 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
92%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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 Adena Middle School's ranking?
Adena Middle School is ranked #2022 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Adena Middle School often compared to?
Adena Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zane Trace Middle School, Southeastern Middle School, Unioto Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Adena Middle School?
279 students attend Adena Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Adena Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adena Middle School?
Adena Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Adena Middle School offer ?
Adena Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Adena Middle School part of?
Adena Middle School is part of Adena Local School District.
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