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Best Clark County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 8,071 students in Clark County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clark County, OH are Southeastern Jr. High School, Shawnee Middle School/high School and Northeastern Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Clark County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeastern Jr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
195 E Jamestown St
South Charleston, OH 45368
(937) 462-8308
Gr: 7-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Shawnee Middle School/high School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1675 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 717-2402
Gr: 7-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Northeastern Middle/high School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
140 W Main St
South Vienna, OH 45369
(937) 328-6575
Gr: 6-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Northwestern Junior/senior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5650 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1324
Gr: 7-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Greenon Jr. High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
510 S Xenia Dr
Enon, OH 45323
(937) 340-6372
Gr: 7-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Kenton Ridge Middle/high School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 Montego Dr
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 390-1274
Gr: 6-12 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Tecumseh Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10000 W National Rd
New Carlisle, OH 45344
(937) 845-4465
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Global Impact Stem Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Limestone St Ste B
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-6600
Gr: 7-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
721 E Home Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4370
Gr: 7-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Springfield Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 323-6250
Gr: K-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Schaefer Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
147 S Fostoria Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4390
Gr: 7-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Hayward Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Clifton Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4190
Gr: 7-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Springfield-clark County
Vocational School
1901 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-7368
Gr: 7-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clark County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clark County, OH include Southeastern Jr. High School, Shawnee Middle School/high School and Northeastern Middle/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clark County?
17 public middle schools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% 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 Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?

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