For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,738 students in Athens County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Athens County, OH are Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School, Athens Middle School and Trimble Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Athens County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Athens County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6125 School Rd
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Gr: 6-12 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 W State St - 55
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-7107
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-7107
Gr: 7-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Trimble Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Tomcat Drive
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-4444
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-4444
Gr: 8-12 | 5 students
Rank: #44.
Trimble Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18500 Jacksonville Rd
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-2810
Glouster, OH 45732
(740) 767-2810
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Federal Hocking Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8461 State Route 144
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Stewart, OH 45778
(740) 662-6691
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Nelsonville-york Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Buckeye Dr
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1254
Nelsonville, OH 45764
(740) 753-1254
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Athens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2380 Us Highway 33
Shade, OH 45776
(740) 696-1155
Shade, OH 45776
(740) 696-1155
Gr: 7-8 | 233 students Minority enrollment: 1%
6115 School Rd
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Albany, OH 45710
(740) 698-8831
Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
21 Birge Drive
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-0064
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-0064
Gr: PK | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
21 Birge Dr
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-4588
Chauncey, OH 45719
(740) 797-4588
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
41 Central Ave
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6866
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6866
Gr: K-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Athens County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Athens County, OH include Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School, Athens Middle School and Trimble Learning Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Athens County?
6 public middle schools are located in Athens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens County?
Athens County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Athens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Athens County include: Athens Middle School vs. Alexander Jr. / Sr. High School
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