For the 2024-25 school year, there are 114 public middle schools serving 53,575 students in Franklin County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, OH are Larson Middle School, Phoenix Middle School and Willard Grizzell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Franklin County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Larson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1240 Oakland Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4100
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4100
Grades: 4-8
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2341 Snouffer Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4100
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4100
Grades: 7-8
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Willard Grizzell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8705 Avery Rd
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 798-3569
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 798-3569
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Rank: #44.
Henry Karrer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7245 Tullymore Dr
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 873-0459
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 873-0459
Grades: 6-8
| 844 students
Rank: #55.
New Albany Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6600 E Dublin Granville Rd
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 413-8500
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 413-8500
Grades: 7-8
| 785 students
Rank: #66.
Bexley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4277
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4277
Grades: 6-8
| 602 students
Rank: #77.
Jones Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Arlington Ave
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5080
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5080
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #88.
Hastings Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1850 Hastings Ln
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5100
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 709 students
Rank: #99.
Kilbourne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4200
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Rank: #1010.
Mccord Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Hard Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4000
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #1111.
Gahanna East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
730 Clotts Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5550
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5550
Grades: 6-9
| 641 students
Rank: #1212.
Jackson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2271 Holton Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3800
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3800
Grades: 7-8
| 675 students
Rank: #1313.
Hilliard Memorial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2900 Walker Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-7600
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 790 students
Rank: #1414.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Grades: K-12
| 841 students
Rank: #1515.
Cornerstone Academy Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6015 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Grades: K-12
| 988 students
Rank: #1616.
Hilliard Weaver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4600 Avery Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-7700
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 880 students
Rank: #1717.
Upper Arlington Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1619 Zollinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5000
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #1818.
Metro Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1929 Kenny Rd
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 259-6639
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 259-6639
Grades: 6-12
| 876 students
Rank: #1919.
Gahanna South Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
349 Shady Spring Dr
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 337-3730
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 337-3730
Grades: 6-9
| 611 students
Rank: #2020.
Gahanna West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 N Stygler Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5570
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5570
Grades: 6-9
| 607 students
Rank: #2121.
Worthingway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6625 Guyer St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4300
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #2222.
Perry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2341 Snouffer Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-5700
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 488 students
Rank: #2323.
Ann Simpson Davis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 Sutter Pkwy
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 761-5820
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 761-5820
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
Rank: #2424.
John Sells Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 W Bridge St
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 764-5919
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 764-5919
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #2525.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4401 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Grades: 7-12
| 483 students
Rank: #2626.
Canal Winchester Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7155 Parkview Dr
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2151
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2151
Grades: 6-8
| 922 students
Rank: #2727.
Blendon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
223 S Otterbein Ave
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6400
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 712 students
Rank: #2828.
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 E Weber Rd
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-5579
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-5579
Grades: K-8
| 684 students
Rank: #2929.
Hilliard Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5670 Scioto Darby Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-7000
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-7000
Grades: 7-8
| 796 students
Rank: #3030.
Walnut Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
888 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6700
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #3131.
Midnimo Cross Cultural Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1567 Loretta Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 261-7480
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 261-7480
Grades: 6-8
| 134 students
Rank: #3232.
Hamilton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
755 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Grades: 7-8
| 533 students
Rank: #3333.
Beulah Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3160 Demorest Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3500
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3500
Grades: 7-8
| 641 students
Rank: #3434.
Dominion Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Arcadia Ave
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6020
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6020
Grades: 6-8
| 717 students
Rank: #3535.
International Academy Of Columbus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2439 Fuji Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 794-0643
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 794-0643
Grades: K-8
| 306 students
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Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Urban Solutions (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1111 Windsor Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academy Of Columbus (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4656 Heaton Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Grades: K-8
| 363 students
Academy Of New Media Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Achievepoint Career Academy - Columbus (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1500 E 17th Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Adult Workforce Development Ct (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4300 Amalgamated Pl Ste 100
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 836-4541
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 836-4541
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1455 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
2400 Mock Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Bajim Village Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1555 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Grades: K-3
| 50 students
345 E Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Grades: 6-9
| 367 students
387 E Beck St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
2740 Lockbourne Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5414
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5414
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1270 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Brookwood Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
2685 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Grades: 4-12
| 89 students
Buckeye Community Hope Foundation (Closed 2008)
Charter School
3700 Corporate Dr Ste 140
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Buckeye Preparatory Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
5665 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 539-6456
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 539-6456
Grades: 5-12
| 71 students
4738 Kae Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Grades: 1
| 194 students
C.m. Grant Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2440 Dawnlight Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Grades: K-6
| 109 students
Campbell School For Girls (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4176 Helenrose Ln
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
122 Washington St
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2153
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2153
Grades: 5-6
| 469 students
Celerity Tenacia Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4605 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Grades: K-3
| 101 students
825 South Sunbury Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7030
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7030
Grades: 1-5
| 129 students
Chase Academy For Communication Arts (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1565 Integrity Dr East
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
City Prep Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2800 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Grades: 6-11
| 70 students
1255 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Grades: K-9
| 29 students
Clearbrook Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
31 North 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Grades: 6-8
| 71 students
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
7160 Susannah Dr
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 498-0079
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 498-0079
Grades: K-5
| 122 students
Columbus Bilingual Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
35 Midland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Grades: K-7
| 176 students
Columbus Entrepreneurial Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
290 Brevoort Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
Columbus, OH 43214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2001 Hamilton Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Grades: 6-12
| 827 students
Columbus International Prep (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2283 Sunbury Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 478-9943
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 478-9943
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 29645
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 523-2600
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 523-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, OH include Larson Middle School, Phoenix Middle School and Willard Grizzell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
114 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Franklin County include: Willard Grizzell Middle School vs. Henry Karrer Middle School, Worthingway Middle School vs. Kilbourne Middle School, Hannah J Ashton Middle School vs. Baldwin Road Junior High School
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