For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,693 students in Anderson, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Anderson, IN are Highland Middle School and Anderson Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Anderson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Anderson, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2108 E 200 N
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Gr: 7-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Anderson Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 West 29th Street
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-8472
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-8472
Gr: K-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Anderson, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Anderson, IN include Highland Middle School and Anderson Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Anderson?
2 public middle schools are located in Anderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson?
Anderson public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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