For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 5,444 students in Muskingum County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Muskingum County, OH are East Muskingum Middle School, Tri-valley Middle School and West Muskingum Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muskingum County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Muskingum County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Muskingum County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Muskingum Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13120 John Glenn School Rd
New Concord, OH 43762
(740) 826-7631
New Concord, OH 43762
(740) 826-7631
Gr: 4-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Tri-valley Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1360 Main St
Dresden, OH 43821
(740) 754-3531
Dresden, OH 43821
(740) 754-3531
Gr: 5-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
West Muskingum Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kimes Rd
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4055
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 455-4055
Gr: 5-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Philo Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Market St
Philo, OH 43771
(740) 674-5210
Philo, OH 43771
(740) 674-5210
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Tri-valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46 E Muskingum Ave
Dresden, OH 43821
(740) 754-2921
Dresden, OH 43821
(740) 754-2921
Gr: 8-12 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Maysville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3725 Panther Dr
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7982
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-7982
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Zanesville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1429 Blue Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 450-1413
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 450-1413
Gr: 7-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Foxfire Intermediate School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Pinkerton Ln
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 453-4509
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
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 454-0101
Gr: 7-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Muskingum County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Muskingum County, OH include East Muskingum Middle School, Tri-valley Middle School and West Muskingum Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Muskingum County?
12 public middle schools are located in Muskingum County.
What is the racial composition of students in Muskingum County?
Muskingum County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Muskingum County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Muskingum County include: Tri-valley Middle School vs. Tri-valley High School
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