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Meigs Middle School

42353 Charles Chancey Dr, Pomeroy, OH 45769 · (740) 992-3058 · Meigs County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL350 STUDENTS
Enrollment
350
Middle
DISTRICT 397 · STATE 482
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.5:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
130
Grade 7
103
Grade 8
117
Student demographics
White
32793%
DISTRICT 95% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
51%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 8%
Black
62%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 17%
Two+
113%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 7%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
18854%
Female
16246%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
42.4%
OH avg 59.8% . +3.4pp since 2021
Math
37.7%
OH avg 56.1% . +9.4pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
350
-48 (-12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 18.1:1
% White
93%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Meigs Middle School

Meigs Middle School, a tight-knit 6-8 campus in Pomeroy, Ohio, operated by Meigs Local, works with 350 students, covering grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 482 students per school, that is 27% below typical.

Meigs Middle School is one of 4 schools operated by Meigs Local, a district that hosts 1,586 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Meigs Middle School shows that 93% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. The remainder reads as 3% multiracial. Compared to Meigs County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, Meigs Middle School shows 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.6:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Meigs County) records that median household earnings sit near $46,873, about 12% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 15%. Meigs Middle School is one of 8 public schools in Meigs County (combined enrollment of about 2,988 students).

The closest other public school is Meigs High School, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Meigs Middle School operates from a rural location.

Looking at the recent track record. Meigs Middle School's enrollment has decreased 12% since 2018, when it stood at 398 (now 350). Class-load math has narrowed: from 18.1:1 in 2018 to 14.6:1 in 2025.

On allk12, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Meigs County at a glance

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Population
21,896
Census ACS
Median income
$46,873
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
2,988 students

Quick facts

School name
Meigs Middle School
District
Meigs Local
Address
42353 Charles Chancey Dr, Pomeroy, OH 45769
Phone
(740) 992-3058
County
Meigs County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
350
Teachers (FTE)
24
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
390485203285
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Meigs Middle School
How large is Meigs Middle School?
Meigs Middle School enrolls approximately 350 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Meigs Middle School serve?
Meigs Middle School serves grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Meigs Middle School have?
Meigs Middle School employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Meigs Middle School?
Student demographics at Meigs Middle School are roughly 93% White, 1% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3% Two or more.
What district is Meigs Middle School in?
Meigs Middle School is part of Meigs Local.
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