For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,398 students in Jackson County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, OH are Jackson Middle School, Oak Hill Middle/high School and Wellston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 Tropic St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7586
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7586
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Hill Middle/high School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5063 State Route 93
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-7055
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-7055
Grades: 6-12
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
Wellston Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
227 Golden Rocket Drive
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2251
Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-2251
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2968 County Road 33
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6801
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6801
Grades: 5-6
| 143 students
1325 Dixon Run Rd
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1431
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1431
Grades: K-6
| 102 students
21 Tropic St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7839
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7839
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
4453 Franklin Valley Rd
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1831
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-1831
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
236 Savageville School Rd
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-3088
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-3088
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
1426 State Route 140
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6343
Oak Hill, OH 45656
(740) 682-6343
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
120 Portsmouth St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2790
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2790
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
320 W South St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2390
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-2390
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
4701 State Route 776
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 988-2522
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 988-2522
Grades: PK-6
| 178 students
299 E South St
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7595
Jackson, OH 45640
(740) 286-7595
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, OH include Jackson Middle School, Oak Hill Middle/high School and Wellston Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson County?
3 public middle schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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