For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,960 students in Pike County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pike County, OH are Eastern Middle School, Western High School and Waverly Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Pike County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastern Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1170 Tile Mill Rd
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-1544
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-1544
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Western High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2514
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2514
Grades: 7-12
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Waverly Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-4527
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-4527
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Piketon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1414 Piketon Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2254
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2254
Grades: 5-12
| 656 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vern Riffe Career Technology C
Vocational School
175 Beaver Creek Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2721
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2721
Grades: 7-12
| 448 students
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13806 St Rte 220
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2871
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2871
Grades: 4-6
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pike County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pike County, OH include Eastern Middle School, Western High School and Waverly Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pike County?
5 public middle schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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