Photo: Constantin Knapp · CC BY-SA 3.0Middletown’s public schools score below 70% of Ohio districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Middletown’s districts is 26%, below the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Middletown, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.
From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Middletown’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1096 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Middletown’s, its schools beat 4%, lower than their 30% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 36% of tested students were proficient in reading and 26% in math, against 60% and 52% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,222 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Middletown Middle School, then Middletown High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Summit Acdy Comm Schl for Alternative Learners of Middletown, Marshall High School, Middletown Preparatory & Fitness Academy, Summit Academy Secondary School - Middletown and St. John Xxiii Catholic School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Middletown’s grade
C: better than 30% of Ohio school districts, #954 of 993 Ohio towns. Both inputs trail the Ohio average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Middletown, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Middletown · depends on your address
Highview 6th Grade Center
Grades 6 · 426 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Central Academy Nongraded Elementary School
Grades K–6 · 349 students · 18:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Middletown
Middletown Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 972 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Middletown
Middletown Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 972 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Middletown
Middletown High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,587 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Middletown
Middletown High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,587 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Middletown
Middletown High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,587 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Middletown
Middletown High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,587 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Middletown’s public schools are run by Middletown City School District. Parts of Middletown (9% of its land) are served by Franklin City instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Middletown vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Middletown’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Middletown | C | Middletown City |
| Lemon | A− | Monroe Local |
| Monroe | A− | Monroe Local |
| Madison | B | Madison Local |
| Franklin | B+ | Carlisle Local PK–12 · Franklin City K–12 |
| Turtlecreek | A− | Lebanon City |
Every school in Middletown
15 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Middletown’s schools
Are Middletown’s schools good?
On Ohio’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Middletown children attend score below 70% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #954 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 4%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Middletown in?
Middletown City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,946 students in 10 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Middletown are served by Franklin City.
Where do Middletown kids go to high school?
Middletown High School, with 1,587 students; its own test results earn a D.
What is Middletown’s graduation rate?
84% of the class of 2023 in Middletown City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Middletown spend per student?
$15,222 in Middletown City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Middletown?
Yes: St. John Xxiii Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 464 students). Middletown also has 4 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Middletown families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Middletown → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.