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Best Ross County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,005 students in Ross County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ross County, OH are Southeastern Middle School, Unioto Middle School and Zane Trace Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ross County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Ross County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Ross County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeastern Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2003 Lancaster Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 774-2003
Gr: 5-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Unioto Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
160 Moundsville Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5211
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Zane Trace Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
946 State Route 180
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-5842
Gr: 5-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Adena Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3367 County Road 550
Frankfort, OH 45628
(740) 998-2313
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Paint Valley Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7454 Us Highway 50 W
Bainbridge, OH 45612
(740) 634-3454
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
188 Huntsman Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 663-6079
Gr: 5-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Chillicothe Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
381 Yoctangee Pkwy
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 773-2241
Gr: 7-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Pickaway-ross Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
895 Crouse Chapel Rd
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 642-1200
Gr: 1-12 | 760 students Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ross County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ross County, OH include Southeastern Middle School, Unioto Middle School and Zane Trace Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ross County?
8 public middle schools are located in Ross County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ross County?
Ross County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Ross County are often viewed compared to one another?

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