For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,044 students in Lawrence County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, OH are Fairland Middle School, Symmes Valley Elementary School and Ironton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lawrence County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairland Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7875 County Road 107
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3200
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Symmes Valley Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14860 State Route 141
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-0022
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-0022
Gr: PK-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Ironton Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Delaware St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3347
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3347
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Dawson-bryant Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Ln
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-1664
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-1664
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Chesapeake Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10335 County Road 1
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3972
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3972
Gr: 5-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Rock Hill Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2171 County Road 26
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7026
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7026
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
South Point Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
983 County Road 60
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-4343
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-4343
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence County
Vocational School
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Gr: 6-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, OH include Fairland Middle School, Symmes Valley Elementary School and Ironton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lawrence County?
8 public middle schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lawrence County include: Fairland Middle School vs. Chesapeake Middle School, Chesapeake Middle School vs. Fairland Middle School
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