For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,477 students in Tuscarawas County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tuscarawas County, OH are Tuscarawas Valley Middle-high School, Garaway High School and Tuscarawas Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuscarawas County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Tuscarawas County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Tuscarawas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tuscarawas Valley Middle-high School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2629 Tusky Valley Rd Ne
Mineral City, OH 44656
(330) 859-2421
Mineral City, OH 44656
(330) 859-2421
Grades: 7-12
| 543 students
Rank: #22.
Garaway High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
146 Dover Rd Nw
Sugarcreek, OH 44681
(330) 852-2422
Sugarcreek, OH 44681
(330) 852-2422
Grades: 7-12
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Tuscarawas Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
261 School St
Tuscarawas, OH 44682
(740) 922-4226
Tuscarawas, OH 44682
(740) 922-4226
Grades: 6-8
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2131 N Wooster Ave
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7121
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7121
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #55.
Joseph Welty Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 4th St Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0645
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0645
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Rank: #66.
Strasburg-franklin High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 N Bodmer Ave
Strasburg, OH 44680
(330) 878-5571
Strasburg, OH 44680
(330) 878-5571
Grades: 6-12
| 277 students
Rank: #77.
Claymont Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 E 6th St
Uhrichsville, OH 44683
(740) 922-5241
Uhrichsville, OH 44683
(740) 922-5241
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Rank: #88.
Quaker Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Mill Ave Se Ste 901
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0618
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0618
Grades: K-8
| 154 students
Rank: #99.
Newcomerstown Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 W State St
Newcomerstown, OH 43832
(740) 498-8151
Newcomerstown, OH 43832
(740) 498-8151
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Rank: #1010.
Quaker Digital Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Mill Ave Se Suite 901
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0618
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0618
Grades: K-12
| 809 students
Tuscarawas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Jewett Ave
Uhrichsville, OH 44683
(740) 922-5641
Uhrichsville, OH 44683
(740) 922-5641
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3986 New Cumberland Rd Ne
Mineral City, OH 44656
(330) 343-7090
Mineral City, OH 44656
(330) 343-7090
Grades: K-4
| 90 students
200 Jewett Ave
Dennison, OH 44621
(740) 922-2930
Dennison, OH 44621
(740) 922-2930
Grades: K-4
| 114 students
935 Tuscarawas Ave Nw
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0740
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0740
Grades: 1-5
| 101 students
2633 Tusky Valley Rd Ne
Mineral City, OH 44656
(330) 859-2427
Mineral City, OH 44656
(330) 859-2427
Grades: 5-8
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tuscarawas County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tuscarawas County, OH include Tuscarawas Valley Middle-high School, Garaway High School and Tuscarawas Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tuscarawas County?
10 public middle schools are located in Tuscarawas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscarawas County?
Tuscarawas County 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).
Which public middle schools in Tuscarawas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tuscarawas County include: Joseph Welty Middle School vs. Dover Middle School, Dover Middle School vs. Joseph Welty Middle School, Newcomerstown Middle School vs. Joseph Welty Middle School
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