For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 360 students in Athens, OH.
The top-ranked public middle school in Athens, OH is Athens Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, OH public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Athens have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Athens, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 W State St - 55
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-7107
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-7107
Gr: 7-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Athens, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
41 Central Ave
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6866
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6866
Gr: K-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Athens, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Athens, OH include Athens Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Athens?
1 public middle schools are located in Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens?
Athens public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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