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Best Public Middle Schools in Mahoning County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Mahoning County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public middle schools serving 10,483 students in Mahoning County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mahoning County, OH are Canfield Village Middle School, South Range Middle School and Western Reserve Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mahoning County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Mahoning County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Mahoning County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canfield Village Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
42 Wadsworth St
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 533-5544
Gr: 5-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
South Range Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11300 Columbiana Canfield Rd
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 549-4071
Gr: 5-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Western Reserve Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13850 W Akron Canfield Rd
Berlin Center, OH 44401
(330) 547-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Springfield Intermediate Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11333 Youngstown Pittsburgh Rd
New Middletown, OH 44442
(330) 542-3624
Gr: 5-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Spartan Online Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7777 Glenwood Ave
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 726-3412
Gr: 8-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Jackson-milton Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13910 Mahoning Ave
North Jackson, OH 44451
(330) 538-3232
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Poland Seminary High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3199 Dobbins Rd
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 757-7018
Gr: 7-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
West Branch High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14277 S Main St
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-2183
Gr: 8-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Boardman Glenwood Junior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7635 Glenwood Ave
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 726-3414
Gr: 7-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
West Branch Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14409 Beloit Snodes Rd
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-4300
Gr: 3-7 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Austintown Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 S Raccoon Rd
Youngstown, OH 44515
(330) 797-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Northeast Ohio Impact Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
436 Struthers Coitsville Rd
Lowellville, OH 44436
(330) 799-8239
Gr: 7-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Mckinley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
225 E Indiana Ave
Sebring, OH 44672
(330) 938-2963
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Struthers Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 5th St
Struthers, OH 44471
(330) 755-1064
Gr: 5-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
West Branch Digital Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14277 S Main St
Beloit, OH 44609
(330) 938-9324
Gr: 7-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #1616.
Lowellville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
52 Rocket Place
Lowellville, OH 44436
(330) 536-8426
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1717.
Rayen Early College Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
58 Williamson Ave
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 744-7602
Gr: 5-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1818.
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3403 Southern Blvd
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 782-3003
Gr: K-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
Liberty High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Leopard Way
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 759-2301
Gr: 7-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2020.
Youngstown Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Essex St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 746-2240
Gr: K-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Stambaugh Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2420 Donald Ave
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 792-4806
Gr: K-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2222.
Youngstown Academy Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1408 Rigby St
Youngstown, OH 44506
(330) 746-3970
Gr: K-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2323.
The Unlimited Classroom Dba Valley Virtual Remote Learning A
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7320 N Palmyra Rd
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 533-8755
Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2424.
Southside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Oak Hill Ave
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 774-5562
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Memorial High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
280 6th St
Campbell, OH 44405
(330) 799-1515
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2626.
Youngstown Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2727.
Summit Academy-youngstown
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
144 N Schenley Ave
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 259-0421
Gr: K-7 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2828.
Mahoning Valley Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2026 South Ave
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 702-7890
Gr: 7-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2929.
Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Shady Run Rd
Youngstown, OH 44502
(234) 228-8235
Gr: 8-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3030.
Chaney Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 S Schenley Ave
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-7999
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3131.
Wilson Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002
Gr: 4-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3232.
East Middle At Prberry
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
940 Bryn Mawr Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-7155
Gr: 6-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mahoning County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mahoning County, OH include Canfield Village Middle School, South Range Middle School and Western Reserve Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mahoning County?
33 public middle schools are located in Mahoning County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mahoning County?
Mahoning County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Mahoning County are often viewed compared to one another?

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