For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,516 students in Gallia County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gallia County, OH are River Valley Middle School, South Gallia Middle School and Gallia Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gallia County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Gallia County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Gallia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Valley Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8779 State Route 160
Bidwell, OH 45614
(740) 446-8399
Bidwell, OH 45614
(740) 446-8399
Grades: 6-8
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
South Gallia Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Rebel Dr
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 379-9085
Crown City, OH 45623
(740) 379-9085
Grades: 6-8
| 118 students
Rank: #33.
Gallia Academy Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
340 4th Ave
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3211
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 446-3211
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #44.
Southern Ohio Digital Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
218 N College Ave
Patriot, OH 45658
(740) 245-7585
Patriot, OH 45658
(740) 245-7585
Grades: 5-12
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buckeye Hills Career Center
Vocational School
351 Buckeye Hills Road
Rio Grande, OH 45674
(740) 245-5334
Rio Grande, OH 45674
(740) 245-5334
Grades: 7-12
| 531 students
Gallia County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clay Alternative (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11802 State Route 7 S
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 256-1607
Gallipolis, OH 45631
(740) 256-1607
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
350 Watson Grove Rd
Cheshire, OH 45620
(740) 367-7721
Cheshire, OH 45620
(740) 367-7721
Grades: 5-8
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gallia County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gallia County, OH include River Valley Middle School, South Gallia Middle School and Gallia Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gallia County?
5 public middle schools are located in Gallia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gallia County?
Gallia County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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