Blackmon Road Middle School

It's good school with caring teachers, but sadly the extracurriculars are.... wait, what extracurriculars? This school is lacking in clubs and things for students to d outside of the classroom. Only clubs are NJHS, Velocity, Jr. Marshals, Sports, and a few other organizations. No fun clubs started by students. No field trips. No 8th grade graduation. If you want you're kid to go to a school with lots of options for clubs, go to another county. However, this has been an OK year.

This is one of the best schools around Columbus. I'm proud that both of my boys attend here. Blackmon Road has very good teachers including the music teachers. The Christmas Concert was very good and I did enjoy: The Orchestra, Band, and Chorus was well put together.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a VERY vivaciuosm, fun, educational, and great school! The teachers and staff (plus students) here are very polite, kind, and just perfect! I moved to this school from another state during the middle of 6th grade and I was REALLY nervous, but then I found out that I was afraid of nothing! This school is very welcoming, heplful, and everything! It's also a lot of fun! We have pep rallys, dances, games, and MUCH MUCH more stuff here! This is THE perfect middle school EVER!
--Submitted by a student

great learning environment for students
--Submitted by a parent

My son and our family love Blackmon Road Middle School. We are headed into our third and final successful year at this great school. There have been challenges and each has been strategically resolved. Mr. Barden runs a tight ship. His house is always in order. I am the parent of a special needs child and very pleased with our experience at Blackmon.
--Submitted by a parent

I am happy with the school. Great Principal and teachers. Good job with the discipline, that how it has to be. Excelents grades. It is the best school in Columbus. Continue with this great effort
--Submitted by a parent

Most people want to know what kind of school their child is or will be going to. Blackmon Road is the kind of school that parents should look for if they want their children to receive an education that prepares them for the future. We have a challenging curriculum and we push our students to be serious about taking charge of their learning. We expect them to take responsibility for their actions and we work as hard as any faculty I've ever been around to make sure that we provide every child the education that they need to be successful in life. Yes, discipline is strict, but it is also fair. We tell our students over and over again what is expected of them and we work with them to make sure that they exhibit the kinds of behaviors that lead to success.
--Submitted by a teacher

The Mr.Barden (new principal) is a little stricter than than Dr.Shouppe(old one).We have less dances , pep rallies , and other fun stuff.I am an 8th grader in blackmon currently. I think we are learning more than last year(or it could just be in the 8th grade you have to learn a lot) but the work it a little too much for me(but I guess they are preparing us for high school).I think they took away the Spanish class 2 years ago and that hurt many people.We still have band ,chorus anmd the other stuff.Also the conduct system is way harder(again,they can just be preparing us for high school).I rate it 3-star
--Submitted by a student

The school was good last year but with the new principal we don't do a lot of pep rallys and fun stuff. Like last year we went outside after we ate out lunch on some days but now we don't. Its a lot stricter which some times is good but its not fun anymore. I just think he needs to add some fun into school so people want to come.
--Submitted by Rita Box, a student

My son has gone to Blackmon Road for two years and will be entering eighth grade this year. The teachers are fantastic and with the leadership and support of their Principal; Blackmon Road is 'The' Middle school to attend in Columbus. This school is not a magnet school, however, the educators in this school did not fail in giving my son a 'magnet school' quality education.
--Submitted by a parent