For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 995 students in Morrow County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Morrow County, OH are Highland Middle School, Cardington-lincoln Middle School and Mt Gilead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrow County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Morrow County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Morrow County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6506 State Route 229
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-2781
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-2781
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Cardington-lincoln Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Gr: 5-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Mt Gilead Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
324 W Park Ave
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-9517
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-9517
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Tomorrow Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 County Road 168
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 718-4242
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 718-4242
Gr: 8-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Morrow County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Morrow County, OH include Highland Middle School, Cardington-lincoln Middle School and Mt Gilead Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Morrow County?
4 public middle schools are located in Morrow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morrow County?
Morrow County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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