For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,276 students in Meigs County, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 56 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Meigs County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Meigs County, OH are Eastern Elementary School, Southern Elementary School and Southern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Meigs County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Meigs County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Meigs County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
38850 State Route 7
Reedsville, OH 45772
(740) 985-3304
Reedsville, OH 45772
(740) 985-3304
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
920 Elm St
Racine, OH 45771
(740) 949-4222
Racine, OH 45771
(740) 949-4222
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Southern High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 Elm St
Racine, OH 45771
(740) 949-2611
Racine, OH 45771
(740) 949-2611
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Eastern High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38900 State Route 7
Reedsville, OH 45772
(740) 985-3329
Reedsville, OH 45772
(740) 985-3329
Gr: 7-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Meigs Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
42353 Charles Chancey Dr
Pomeroy, OH 45769
(740) 992-3058
Pomeroy, OH 45769
(740) 992-3058
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Meigs High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
42091 Pomeroy Pike
Pomeroy, OH 45769
(740) 992-2158
Pomeroy, OH 45769
(740) 992-2158
Gr: 9-12 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Meigs County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
36871 State Route 124
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 742-2666
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 742-2666
Gr: 2-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
36871 State Route 124
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 742-3000
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 742-3000
Gr: PK-2 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Meigs County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Meigs County, OH include Eastern Elementary School, Southern Elementary School and Southern High School.
How many public schools are located in Meigs County?
6 public schools are located in Meigs County.
What percentage of students in Meigs County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Meigs County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Meigs County?
Meigs County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Meigs County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Meigs County include: Eastern Elementary School vs. Southern Elementary School, Southern High School vs. Meigs High School, Meigs High School vs. Southern High School
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