For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 828 students in Paulding County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paulding County, OH are Antwerp Local Middle School, Wayne Trace High School and Paulding Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paulding County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Paulding County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Paulding County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Antwerp Local Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 S. Harrmann Rd
Antwerp, OH 45813
(419) 258-5421
Antwerp, OH 45813
(419) 258-5421
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Wayne Trace High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4915 Us Route 127
Haviland, OH 45851
(419) 399-4100
Haviland, OH 45851
(419) 399-4100
Gr: 7-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Paulding Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 N Water St
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Paulding, OH 45879
(419) 399-4656
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Paulding County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Paulding County, OH include Antwerp Local Middle School, Wayne Trace High School and Paulding Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Paulding County?
3 public middle schools are located in Paulding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Paulding County?
Paulding 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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