For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,227 students in Holmes County, OH. The top ranked public middle schools in Holmes County, OH are Wise Elementary School, Chestnut Ridge Elementary School and Mt Hope Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holmes County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Holmes County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Holmes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wise Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4579 County Road 120
Charm, OH 44617
(330) 893-2505
Charm, OH 44617
(330) 893-2505
Grades: 5-8
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Chestnut Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5088 Tr 401
Berlin, OH 44610
(330) 893-2413
Berlin, OH 44610
(330) 893-2413
Grades: K-8
| 209 students
Rank: #33.
Mt Hope Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8242 State Route 241
Mount Hope, OH 44660
(330) 674-0418
Mount Hope, OH 44660
(330) 674-0418
Grades: K-8
| 83 students
Rank: #44.
Hiland High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 State Route 39
Berlin, OH 44610
(330) 893-2626
Berlin, OH 44610
(330) 893-2626
Grades: 7-12
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
West Holmes Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10901 State Route 39
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-4761
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-4761
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
Rank: #66.
West Holmes Digital Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1291 Massillon Rd Ste B
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-1252
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-1252
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buckeye Career Center Annex-hiland Satellite
Vocational School
5200 State Route 39
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 339-2288
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 339-2288
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
Holmes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4416 St Rt 557
Charm, OH 44617
(330) 893-2300
Charm, OH 44617
(330) 893-2300
Grades: K-1
| 37 students
1390 State Route 83
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-7936
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-7936
Grades: K-5
| 87 students
5991 Twp Rd 310
Charm, OH 44617
(330) 674-9567
Charm, OH 44617
(330) 674-9567
Grades: K-9
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Holmes County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Holmes County, OH include Wise Elementary School, Chestnut Ridge Elementary School and Mt Hope Elementary School. Holmes County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public middle schools are located in Holmes County?
7 public middle schools are located in Holmes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holmes County?
Holmes 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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