For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,738 students in Athens County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Athens County, OH are Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School, Athens Middle School and Trimble Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Athens County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Athens County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6125 School Rd
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Gr: 6-12 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 W State St - 55
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-7107
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-7107
Gr: 7-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Trimble Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18500 Jacksonville Rd
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-2810
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-2810
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Federal Hocking Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8461 State Route 144
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Nelsonville-york Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1254
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1254
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Athens County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Athens County, OH include Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School, Athens Middle School and Trimble Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Athens County?
6 public middle schools are located in Athens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens County?
Athens County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Athens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Athens County include: Athens Middle School vs. Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School
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