For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,820 students in Jefferson County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, OH are Harding Middle School, Edison Jr. High School and Buckeye Local Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2002 Sunset Blvd
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-3481
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-3481
Gr: 5-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Edison Jr. High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9890 State Route 152
Richmond, OH 43944
(740) 765-4313
Richmond, OH 43944
(740) 765-4313
Gr: 7-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Buckeye Local Junior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10692 State Highway 150
Rayland, OH 43943
(740) 859-2196
Rayland, OH 43943
(740) 859-2196
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Toronto Jr. / Sr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Dennis Way
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-2442
Toronto, OH 43964
(740) 537-2442
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Indian Creek Middle School Grades 7 & 8
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2379 Wilson Ave.
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 282-0834
Mingo Junction, OH 43938
(740) 282-0834
Gr: 7-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, OH include Harding Middle School, Edison Jr. High School and Buckeye Local Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
5 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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