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Best 43701 Ohio Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,290 students in 43701, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43701, OH are West Muskingum Middle School, Maysville Middle School and Zanesville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43701 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43701, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best 43701, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Muskingum Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Kimes Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4055
Gr: 5-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Maysville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3725 Panther Dr
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7982
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Zanesville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1429 Blue Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 450-1413
Gr: 7-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Foxfire Intermediate School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2805 Pinkerton Ln
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-4509
Gr: K-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Zanesville Campus
Vocational School
400 Richards Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-0101
Gr: 7-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Zanesville Online Academy
956 Moxahala Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-9751
Gr: K-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 43701, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43701, OH include West Muskingum Middle School, Maysville Middle School and Zanesville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 43701?
6 public middle schools are located in 43701.
What is the racial composition of students in 43701?
43701 public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).

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