For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,640 students in Ashland County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ashland County, OH are Black River High School, Black River Education Center Middle School and Crestview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Ashland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Ashland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black River High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
233 County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3303
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3303
Gr: 8-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Black River Education Center Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
257 County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3304
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3304
Gr: 6-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1575 State Route 96
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1520 King Rd
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7966
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7966
Gr: 6-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Hillsdale 7-12
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
479 Township Road 1902
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-6841
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-6841
Gr: 7-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Loudonville High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 Campus Ave
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-4101
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-4101
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Mapleton Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
635 County Road 801
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Ashland County Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 Union St
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 903-0295
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 903-0295
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland-w Holmes Career Center
Vocational School
1783 State Route 60
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-3313
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-3313
Gr: 7-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ashland County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ashland County, OH include Black River High School, Black River Education Center Middle School and Crestview Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ashland County?
10 public middle schools are located in Ashland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland County?
Ashland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Ashland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ashland County include: Loudonville High School vs. Hillsdale 7-12, Hillsdale 7-12 vs. Loudonville High School, Black River Education Center Middle School vs. Black River High School
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