For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 2,640 students in Ashland County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ashland County, OH are Black River Education Center Middle School, Crestview Middle School and Ashland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Ashland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Ashland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Black River Education Center Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
257 County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3304
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3304
Grades: 6-8
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1575 State Route 96
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Grades: 5-8
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1520 King Rd
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7966
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7966
Grades: 6-8
| 710 students
Rank: #44.
Hillsdale 7-12
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
479 Township Road 1902
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-6841
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-6841
Grades: 7-12
| 344 students
Rank: #55.
Loudonville High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 Campus Ave
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-4101
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-4101
Grades: 7-12
| 381 students
Rank: #66.
Black River Local Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
257a County Road 40
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3300
Sullivan, OH 44880
(419) 736-3300
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Mapleton Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
635 County Road 801
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Rank: #88.
Mapleton Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
635 County Road 801
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
Rank: #99.
Ashland County Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 Union St
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 903-0295
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 903-0295
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland-w Holmes Career Center
Vocational School
1783 State Route 60
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-3313
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-3313
Grades: 7-12
| 418 students
Ashland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
416 Arthur St
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-4500
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-4500
Grades: 10-12
| 45 students
1575 State Route 96
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
144 N High St
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-4911
Jeromesville, OH 44840
(419) 368-4911
Grades: 5-8
| 248 students
30 West 11th St
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-3790
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-3790
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
421 Campus Ave
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-4101
Loudonville, OH 44842
(419) 994-4101
Grades: 7-8
| 166 students
1012 Odnr Mohican 51
Perrysville, OH 44864
(419) 994-4127
Perrysville, OH 44864
(419) 994-4127
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1 Mountie Dr
Nova, OH 44859
(419) 652-3540
Nova, OH 44859
(419) 652-3540
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 209
Nankin, OH 44848
(419) 289-9649
Nankin, OH 44848
(419) 289-9649
Grades: PK-1
| 151 students
544 E Main St
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7969
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7969
Grades: 4-6
| 311 students
Po Box 317
Polk, OH 44866
(419) 945-2101
Polk, OH 44866
(419) 945-2101
Grades: 2-4
| 228 students
2011 Baney Rd South
Ashland, OH 44805
(614) 995-1545
Ashland, OH 44805
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ashland County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ashland County, OH include Black River Education Center Middle School, Crestview Middle School and Ashland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ashland County?
10 public middle schools are located in Ashland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland County?
Ashland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Ashland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ashland County include: Loudonville High School vs. Hillsdale 7-12, Hillsdale 7-12 vs. Loudonville High School
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