For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 972 students in Guernsey County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Guernsey County, OH are Buckeye Trail Middle School, Meadowbrook Middle School and Cambridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guernsey County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Guernsey County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Guernsey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buckeye Trail Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65553 Wintergreen Rd
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5100
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowbrook Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58607 Marietta Rd
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2561
Byesville, OH 43723
(740) 685-2561
Grades: 6-8
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Deerpath Dr
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-1140
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 435-1140
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Guernsey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1115 Clairmont Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-7547
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-7547
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
60901 Beech Grove Ln
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 432-8170
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 432-8170
Grades: 7-12
| 59 students
605 S 7th St
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3361
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3361
Grades: PK-2
| 273 students
9259 Liberty School Rd
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 432-5776
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 432-5776
Grades: PK-6
| 153 students
850 N 4th St
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3382
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3382
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
1300 Clairmont Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-4040
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-4040
Grades: PK-6
| 293 students
65553 Wintergreen Rd
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5100
Lore City, OH 43755
(740) 489-5100
Grades: PK-9
| 584 students
150 Highland Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3767
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3767
Grades: PK-6
| 254 students
200 Fair St
Quaker City, OH 43773
(740) 679-2682
Quaker City, OH 43773
(740) 679-2682
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
916 Foster Ave
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3970
Cambridge, OH 43725
(740) 439-3970
Grades: PK-6
| 190 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Guernsey County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Guernsey County, OH include Buckeye Trail Middle School, Meadowbrook Middle School and Cambridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Guernsey County?
3 public middle schools are located in Guernsey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guernsey County?
Guernsey County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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