For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,759 students in Seneca County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Seneca County, OH are Hopewell-loudon Local High School, New Riegel High School and Seneca East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seneca County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Seneca County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Seneca County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopewell-loudon Local High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
181 N County Road 7
Bascom, OH 44809
(419) 937-2804
Bascom, OH 44809
(419) 937-2804
Gr: 7-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
New Riegel High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44 N Perry St
New Riegel, OH 44853
(419) 595-2256
New Riegel, OH 44853
(419) 595-2256
Gr: 6-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Seneca East Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13343 E Us Highway 224
Attica, OH 44807
(419) 426-3312
Attica, OH 44807
(419) 426-3312
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Old Fort High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7635 N Co Rd 51
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 992-4291
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 992-4291
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Lakota Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5200 County Road 13
Kansas, OH 44841
(419) 986-6630
Kansas, OH 44841
(419) 986-6630
Gr: 5-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Tiffin Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Shepherd Drive
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-3358
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 447-3358
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Fostoria Junior/senior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Park Ave
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4110
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 436-4110
Gr: 6-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Bridges Community Academy Dba Bridges Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
190 St Francis Ave
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 455-9295
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 455-9295
Gr: K-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
North Central Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
928 W Market St Ste B
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 448-5786
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 448-5786
Gr: 8-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Sentinel Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
793 E Township Road 201
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 448-1212
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 448-1212
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Seneca County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Seneca County, OH include Hopewell-loudon Local High School, New Riegel High School and Seneca East Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Seneca County?
12 public middle schools are located in Seneca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Seneca County?
Seneca County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Seneca County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Seneca County include: North Central Academy vs. Bridges Community Academy Dba Bridges Preparatory Academy, Old Fort High School vs. Fostoria Junior/senior High School, New Riegel High School vs. Hopewell-loudon Local High School
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