For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 913 students in Jefferson, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson, OH are Jefferson Area Junior High School and Jefferson Area Local Schools Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Jefferson, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Area Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 W Mulberry St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-1736
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-1736
Gr: 7-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Area Local Schools Online
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
121 S Poplar St
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-9180
Gr: 3-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Ashtabula County Technical And Career Campus
Vocational School
1565 State Route 167
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-6015
Jefferson, OH 44047
(440) 576-6015
Gr: 6-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson, OH include Jefferson Area Junior High School and Jefferson Area Local Schools Online.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson?
3 public middle schools are located in Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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