For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,183 students in Vigo County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Vigo County, IN are Honey Creek Middle School, Woodrow Wilson Middle School and West Vigo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vigo County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Vigo County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Vigo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Honey Creek Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6601 S Carlisle St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4372
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4372
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 S 25th St
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4396
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4396
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
West Vigo Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4750 W Sarah Myers Dr
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4361
West Terre Haute, IN 47885
(812) 462-4361
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Otter Creek Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4801 N Lafayette St
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(812) 462-4391
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(812) 462-4391
Gr: 6-8 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Sarah Scott Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Grant St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4381
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4381
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Booker T Washington Alt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3707 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Vigo County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Vigo County, IN include Honey Creek Middle School, Woodrow Wilson Middle School and West Vigo Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Vigo County?
8 public middle schools are located in Vigo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vigo County?
Vigo County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Vigo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Vigo County include: Woodrow Wilson Middle School vs. Honey Creek Middle School, Honey Creek Middle School vs. Woodrow Wilson Middle School, West Vigo Middle School vs. Honey Creek Middle School
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