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Best Fairfield County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 5,745 students in Fairfield County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fairfield County, OH are Bloom Carroll Intermediate School, Pickerington Lakeview Junior High School and Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Fairfield County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Fairfield County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bloom Carroll Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4955 Carroll Eastern Rd
Carroll, OH 43112
(614) 837-4044
Gr: 1-7 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12445 Ault Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 830-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6409 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 536-7249
Gr: 5-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Bloom-carroll Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
71 S Beaver St
Carroll, OH 43112
(740) 756-9231
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Union Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
994 S Main St
Baltimore, OH 43105
(740) 862-4126
Gr: 5-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
130 Hill Rd S
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2100
Gr: 7-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Berne Union High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
506 N Main St
Sugar Grove, OH 43155
(740) 746-9956
Gr: 7-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Millersport Jr/sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11850 Lancaster St
Millersport, OH 43046
(740) 467-2929
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Pickerington Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
90 N East St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 920-6155
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Amanda-clearcreek Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
328 E Main St
Amanda, OH 43102
(740) 969-7252
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
General Sherman Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1930 Election House Rd Nw
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7344
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
Thomas Ewing Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2024 Sheridan Dr
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-7347
Gr: 6-8 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges
425 Whittier Dr N
Lancaster, OH 43130
(740) 687-3494
Gr: 1-8 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fairfield County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fairfield County, OH include Bloom Carroll Intermediate School, Pickerington Lakeview Junior High School and Fairfield Union Rushville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fairfield County?
11 public middle schools are located in Fairfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield County?
Fairfield County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Fairfield County are often viewed compared to one another?

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