For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,402 students in Barberton, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barberton, OH are Norton Middle School, Barberton Middle School and Barberton Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barberton, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Barberton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Barberton, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norton Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4108 S Cleveland Massillon Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-5607
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-5607
Gr: 5-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Barberton Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
477 4th St Nw
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 745-9950
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 745-9950
Gr: 5-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Barberton Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
633 Brady Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 753-1025
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 753-1025
Gr: 5-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Barberton, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barberton, OH include Norton Middle School, Barberton Middle School and Barberton Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Barberton?
3 public middle schools are located in Barberton.
What is the racial composition of students in Barberton?
Barberton public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Barberton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Barberton include: Norton Middle School vs. Barberton Middle School, Barberton Middle School vs. Norton Middle School
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