For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,913 students in Adams County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Adams County, OH are North Adams High School, Eastern Middle School and Peebles High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Adams County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Adams High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
96 Green Devil Dr
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2528
Seaman, OH 45679
(937) 386-2528
Grades: 7-12
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
Eastern Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11519 Us Highway 62
Winchester, OH 45697
(937) 695-1249
Winchester, OH 45697
(937) 695-1249
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Peebles High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25719 State Route 41
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2681
Peebles, OH 45660
(937) 587-2681
Grades: 7-12
| 373 students
Rank: #44.
Manchester High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Wayne Frye Dr
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4777
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4777
Grades: 7-12
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
West Union High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
97 Dragon Lair Dr
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-5553
West Union, OH 45693
(937) 544-5553
Grades: 7-12
| 477 students
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7517 State Route 41
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4257
Manchester, OH 45144
(937) 549-4257
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Adams County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Adams County, OH include North Adams High School, Eastern Middle School and Peebles High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Adams County?
5 public middle schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% 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 Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Adams County include: West Union High School vs. Peebles High School, Peebles High School vs. North Adams High School, North Adams High School vs. Peebles High School
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