For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 995 students in Morrow County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Morrow County, OH are Highland Middle School, Cardington-lincoln Middle School and Mt Gilead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrow County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Morrow County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Morrow County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6506 State Route 229
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-2781
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 768-2781
Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Cardington-lincoln Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Gr: 5-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Mt Gilead Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
324 W Park Ave
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-9517
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 947-9517
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Tomorrow Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 County Road 168
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 718-4242
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 718-4242
Gr: 8-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Morrow County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
349 Chesterville Avenue
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-0609
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-0609
Gr: 5-6
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-4566
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-4566
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Po Box 216
Edison, OH 43320
(419) 946-2636
Edison, OH 43320
(419) 946-2636
Gr: 5-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
3675 State Route 314
Chesterville, OH 43317
(419) 768-2631
Chesterville, OH 43317
(419) 768-2631
Gr: PK-5 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
19 West St
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 253-2371
Marengo, OH 43334
(419) 253-2371
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
7478 County Rd 242
Shauck, OH 43349
(419) 362-2161
Shauck, OH 43349
(419) 362-2161
Gr: PK-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
145 1/2 N Cherry St
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-3756
Mount Gilead, OH 43338
(419) 946-3756
Gr: 2-4 | 295 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Morrow County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Morrow County, OH include Highland Middle School, Cardington-lincoln Middle School and Mt Gilead Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Morrow County?
4 public middle schools are located in Morrow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morrow County?
Morrow County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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