For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,980 students in Lancaster, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lancaster, OH are Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School, General Sherman Junior High School and Thomas Ewing Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lancaster, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6409 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 536-7249
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 536-7249
Grades: 5-8
| 625 students
Rank: #22.
General Sherman Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Election House Rd Nw
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7344
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7344
Grades: 6-8
| 677 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Ewing Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2024 Sheridan Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7347
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7347
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Lancaster, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 South Broad St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 277-7450
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 277-7450
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
320 E Locust St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 652-7200
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 652-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
710 N Broad St
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7328
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7328
Grades: K-6
| 300 students
1450 Marietta Rd Ne
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7354
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
625 Garfield Ave
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7332
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lancaster, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lancaster, OH include Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School, General Sherman Junior High School and Thomas Ewing Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lancaster?
3 public middle schools are located in Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lancaster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lancaster include: General Sherman Junior High School vs. Thomas Ewing Junior High School, Thomas Ewing Junior High School vs. General Sherman Junior High School
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