For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,722 students in Defiance County, OH. The top-ranked public middle schools in Defiance County, OH are Hicksville Middle School, Ayersville High School and Fairview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Defiance County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Defiance County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Defiance County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hicksville Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
958 E High St
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-5917
Hicksville, OH 43526
(419) 542-5917
Gr: 5-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Ayersville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28046 Watson Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 395-1111
Gr: 7-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6289 Us Highway 127
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2331
Sherwood, OH 43556
(419) 658-2331
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Tinora Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5921 Domersville Rd
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 497-2361
Gr: 5-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Defiance Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1755 Palmer Dr
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0050
Defiance, OH 43512
(419) 782-0050
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Defiance County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Defiance County, OH include Hicksville Middle School, Ayersville High School and Fairview Middle School. Defiance County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public middle schools are located in Defiance County?
5 public middle schools are located in Defiance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Defiance County?
Defiance County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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