For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,947 students in Washington County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, OH are Warren Middle School, Waterford Elementary School and Fort Frye Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington 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 Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
70 Warrior Dr
Vincent, OH 45784
(740) 678-2395
Vincent, OH 45784
(740) 678-2395
Gr: 4-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Waterford Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19701 State Route 339
Waterford, OH 45786
(740) 984-2342
Waterford, OH 45786
(740) 984-2342
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Fort Frye Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
420 5th St
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2376
Beverly, OH 45715
(740) 984-2376
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Frontier High/middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44870 State Route 7
New Matamoras, OH 45767
(740) 865-3441
New Matamoras, OH 45767
(740) 865-3441
Gr: 7-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Belpre Blue Sky Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2014 Rockland Ave
Belpre, OH 45714
(740) 423-9511
Belpre, OH 45714
(740) 423-9511
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Marietta High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
208 Davis Ave
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6540
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-6540
Gr: 7-12 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Belpre High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Stone Rd
Belpre, OH 45714
(740) 423-3000
Belpre, OH 45714
(740) 423-3000
Gr: 7-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, OH include Warren Middle School, Waterford Elementary School and Fort Frye Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
10 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington 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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