For the 2026 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 50%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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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