For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,462 students in Perry County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Perry County, OH are Sheridan Middle School, New Lexington Middle School and Crooksville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry 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 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Perry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8660 Sheridan Road
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1315
Thornville, OH 43076
(740) 743-1315
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
New Lexington Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2549 Panther Dr Ne
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-4128
New Lexington, OH 43764
(740) 342-4128
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Crooksville Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12400 Tunnel Hill Rd
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7010
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7010
Gr: 5-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Miller High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10397 State Route 155 Se
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0521
Corning, OH 43730
(740) 721-0521
Gr: 7-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Perry County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Perry County, OH include Sheridan Middle School, New Lexington Middle School and Crooksville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Perry County?
4 public middle schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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