For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 711 students in Fairmount, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fairmount, IN are Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School and Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant 6-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairmount, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Fairmount have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fairmount, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11700 S/e 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-4141
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-4141
Gr: 7-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant 6-8
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fairmount, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fairmount, IN include Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School and Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant 6-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Fairmount?
2 public middle schools are located in Fairmount.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairmount?
Fairmount public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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