Defiance Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Defiance, Ohio 43512 · Defiance City
#469 of 646 middle schools in Ohio
#5200 of 15,369 nationally
About Defiance Middle School
Defiance Middle School is a public middle located in Defiance, in the Defiance City school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 572 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 469th of 646 ranked middle schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is math proficiency (71th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 572.
There are 8 schools in Defiance; Defiance Middle School ranks 7th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)16.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Defiance Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Defiance Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Defiance High School
Defiance · Public high · Grades 9–12
697 students · 0 m away
Defiance Elementary School
Defiance · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,075 students · 608 m away
Ayersville Elementary School
Defiance · Public elementary · Grades K–6
322 students · 6.9 km away
Ayersville High School
Defiance · Public high · Grades 7–12
326 students · 6.9 km away
Tinora High School
Defiance · Public high · Grades 9–12
272 students · 11 km away
Tinora Middle School
Defiance · Public middle · Grades 5–8
313 students · 11 km away
Tinora Elementary School
Defiance · Public elementary · Grades K–4
355 students · 11 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Defiance Middle School a good school?
Defiance Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 61.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #469 of 646 in Ohio. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Defiance Middle School rank in Ohio?
Defiance Middle School ranks #469 of 646 middle schools in Ohio and #5200 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Defiance Middle School?
Defiance Middle School had 572 students in 2025.
Is Defiance Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Defiance Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Defiance Middle School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Defiance Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.