For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,044 students in Lawrence County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, OH are Fairland Middle School, Symmes Valley Elementary School and Chesapeake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lawrence County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairland Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7875 County Road 107
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3200
Proctorville, OH 45669
(740) 886-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Symmes Valley Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14860 State Route 141
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-0022
Willow Wood, OH 45696
(740) 643-0022
Grades: PK-8
| 577 students
Rank: #33.
Chesapeake Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10335 County Road 1
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3972
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-3972
Grades: 5-8
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Ironton Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Delaware St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3347
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3347
Grades: 6-8
| 308 students
Rank: #55.
Dawson-bryant Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Hornet Ln
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-1664
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-1664
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #66.
Rock Hill Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2171 County Road 26
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7026
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-7026
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Rank: #77.
South Point Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
983 County Road 60
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-4343
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-4343
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lawrence County
Vocational School
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Grades: 6-12
| 600 students
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(877) 644-6338
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(877) 644-6338
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
315 S 6th St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3988
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-3988
Grades: 1-3
| 150 students
11627 State Route 243
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Chesapeake, OH 45619
(740) 867-6641
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
2325b County Rd 26 Unit B
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2012
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-2012
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1203 N 3rd St
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6045
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 532-6045
Grades: PK-K
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, OH include Fairland Middle School, Symmes Valley Elementary School and Chesapeake Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lawrence County?
8 public middle schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lawrence County include: Fairland Middle School vs. Chesapeake Middle School, Chesapeake Middle School vs. Fairland Middle School
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