Columbus Grove High School is a public high school in Columbus Grove, Ohio, United States, the only high school in the Columbus Grove School district.
Serving 223 students in grades 5-8, Columbus Grove Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Columbus Grove Middle School's student population of 223 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1901
Colors
Grey, Red
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Columbus Grove Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Grove Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#467 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
89%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus Grove Middle School's ranking?
Columbus Grove Middle School is ranked #467 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Columbus Grove Middle School?
223 students attend Columbus Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Columbus Grove Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbus Grove Middle School?
Columbus Grove Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbus Grove Middle School offer ?
Columbus Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbus Grove Middle School part of?
Columbus Grove Middle School is part of Columbus Grove Local School District.
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