For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,336 students in Knox County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Knox County, OH are Fredericktown Middle School, Centerburg Middle School and Mount Vernon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Knox County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fredericktown Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
111 Stadium Dr
Fredericktown, OH 43019
(740) 694-2726
Fredericktown, OH 43019
(740) 694-2726
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Centerburg Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3782 Columbus Rd
Centerburg, OH 43011
(740) 625-6055
Centerburg, OH 43011
(740) 625-6055
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Mount Vernon Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 Yellow Jacket Drive
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 392-6867
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
(740) 392-6867
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Danville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10 Rambo St
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Danville, OH 43014
(740) 599-6116
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
East Knox Junior/senior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23227 Coshocton Rd
Howard, OH 43028
(740) 599-7000
Howard, OH 43028
(740) 599-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Knox County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Knox County, OH include Fredericktown Middle School, Centerburg Middle School and Mount Vernon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Knox County?
6 public middle schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Knox County include: Fredericktown Middle School vs. Mount Vernon Middle School, East Knox Junior/senior High School vs. Danville High School, Danville High School vs. East Knox Junior/senior High School
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