For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,960 students in Pike County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pike County, OH are Eastern Middle School, Waverly Junior High School and Piketon Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Pike County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastern Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Tile Mill Rd
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-1544
Beaver, OH 45613
(740) 226-1544
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Waverly Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3 Tiger Drive
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-4527
Waverly, OH 45690
(740) 947-4527
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Piketon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1414 Piketon Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2254
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2254
Gr: 5-12 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Western High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7959 State Route 124
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2514
Latham, OH 45646
(740) 493-2514
Gr: 7-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Vern Riffe Career Technology C
Vocational School
175 Beaver Creek Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2721
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2721
Gr: 7-12 | 448 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Pike County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13806 St Rte 220
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2871
Piketon, OH 45661
(740) 289-2871
Gr: 4-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pike County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pike County, OH include Eastern Middle School, Waverly Junior High School and Piketon Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pike County?
5 public middle schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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