For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 5,864 students in Medina County, OH. The top-ranked public middle schools in Medina County, OH are Highland Middle School, A. I. Root Middle School and Wadsworth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Medina County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Medina County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Medina County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3880 Ridge Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
A. I. Root Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 W Sturbridge Dr
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3500
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Wadsworth Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Silvercreek Rd
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 335-1410
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 335-1410
Gr: 7-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Buckeye Junior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3024 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Gr: 7-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Cloverleaf Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7540 Buffham Rd
Seville, OH 44273
(330) 302-0206
Seville, OH 44273
(330) 302-0206
Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Brunswick Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1483 Pearl Rd
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 273-0500
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 273-0500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,375 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Claggett Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 E Union St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3600
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Wadsworth City School District Online Academy
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
524 Broad St
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 336-3571
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 336-3571
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students
Rank: #99.
Evolve Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 S Broadway St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Medina County Career Center
Vocational School
1101 W Liberty St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-8461
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-8461
Gr: 7-12 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Medina County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Medina County, OH include Highland Middle School, A. I. Root Middle School and Wadsworth Middle School. Medina County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public middle schools are located in Medina County?
12 public middle schools are located in Medina County.
What is the racial composition of students in Medina County?
Medina County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Medina County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Medina County include: A. I. Root Middle School vs. Claggett Middle School, Claggett Middle School vs. A. I. Root Middle School
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