Paint Valley Middle School

Paint Valley Middle School, a rural-scale middle-grades school in Bainbridge, Ohio, run under Paint Valley Local, hosts 166 students, covering grades 6 through 8. That puts it 66% below the typical public school in Ohio, which averages around 482 students.

Across the 3 schools in Paint Valley Local (721 students total), Paint Valley Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Paint Valley Middle School lists that nearly all students (96%) are White.

In terms of school funding signals, The school employs 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.6:1. The state averages about 17.0:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

In the surrounding community, census data for Ross County shows median household earnings sit near $61,303, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. Paint Valley Middle School is one of 26 public schools in Ross County (combined enrollment of about 10,625 students).

Nearest neighbor: Paint Valley High School, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Paint Valley Middle School operates from an outlying location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Paint Valley Middle School has decreased 17%, going from 199 students in 2018 to 166 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 19.9:1 in 2018 to 16.6:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Members of the school community can share what they know.