For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 972 students in Guernsey County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Guernsey County, OH are Buckeye Trail Middle School, Meadowbrook Middle School and Cambridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guernsey County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Guernsey County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Guernsey County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckeye Trail Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65553 Wintergreen Rd
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5100
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Meadowbrook Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58607 Marietta Rd
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2561
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2561
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Deerpath Dr
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-1140
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-1140
Gr: 6-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Guernsey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1115 Clairmont Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-7547
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-7547
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
60901 Beech Grove Ln
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 432-8170
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 432-8170
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 10%
605 S 7th St
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3361
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3361
Gr: PK-2 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 14%
9259 Liberty School Rd
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 432-5776
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 432-5776
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 1%
850 N 4th St
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3382
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3382
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1300 Clairmont Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-4040
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-4040
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Minority enrollment: 5%
65553 Wintergreen Rd
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5100
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5100
Gr: PK-9 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
150 Highland Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3767
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3767
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Minority enrollment: 7%
200 Fair St
Quaker City, OH 43773
(740) 679-2682
Quaker City, OH 43773
(740) 679-2682
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students
916 Foster Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3970
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3970
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Guernsey County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Guernsey County, OH include Buckeye Trail Middle School, Meadowbrook Middle School and Cambridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Guernsey County?
3 public middle schools are located in Guernsey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guernsey County?
Guernsey County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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