For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 537 students in 43945, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43945, OH are Southern Local Jr/sr High School and Utica Shale Academy Of Ohio. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43945 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43945, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 43945, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Local Jr/sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38095 State Route 39
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-2305
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-2305
Gr: 6-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Utica Shale Academy Of Ohio
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 E Main St
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-2343
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-2343
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
38095 State Route 39
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-2343
Salineville, OH 43945
(330) 679-2343
Gr: 4-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 43945, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43945, OH include Southern Local Jr/sr High School and Utica Shale Academy Of Ohio.
How many public middle schools are located in 43945?
3 public middle schools are located in 43945.
What is the racial composition of students in 43945?
43945 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).
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