For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,365 students in Brown County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Brown County, OH are Fayetteville-perry Middle School, Mt Orab Middle School and Hamersville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Brown County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fayetteville-perry Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 S Apple St
Fayetteville, OH 45118
(513) 875-2829
Fayetteville, OH 45118
(513) 875-2829
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Mt Orab Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
472 W Main St
Mount Orab, OH 45154
(937) 444-2529
Mount Orab, OH 45154
(937) 444-2529
Gr: 5-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Hamersville Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1950 State Route 125
Hamersville, OH 45130
(937) 379-1144
Hamersville, OH 45130
(937) 379-1144
Gr: K-8 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Georgetown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
987 Mount Orab Pike
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6730
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6730
Gr: 7-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1317 S 2nd St
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-4384
Ripley, OH 45167
(937) 392-4384
Gr: 7-8 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Hills Career Technical Center
Vocational School
9193 Hamer Rd
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6131
Georgetown, OH 45121
(937) 378-6131
Gr: 7-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Brown County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Brown County, OH include Fayetteville-perry Middle School, Mt Orab Middle School and Hamersville Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Brown County?
6 public middle schools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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