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Best Hamilton County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 14,034 students in Hamilton County, IN. The top-ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, IN are Creekside Middle School, Clay Middle School and Fall Creek Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Hamilton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3525 W 126th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,428 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Clay Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5150 E 126th St
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-7251
Gr: 6-8 | 1,415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fall Creek Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12001 Olio Road
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4390
Gr: 7-8 | 1,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Se Int And Jr High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12278 Cyntheanne Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4120
Gr: 5-8 | 1,238 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Westfield Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
345 W Hoover St
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,585 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Carmel Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7331
Gr: 6-8 | 1,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Fishers Junior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13257 Cumberland Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4150
Gr: 7-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Noblesville West Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19900 Hague Rd
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 776-7792
Gr: 6-8 | 1,330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Riverside Junior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10910 Eller Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4280
Gr: 7-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Noblesville East Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1625 Field Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-0782
Gr: 6-8 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Hamilton Heights Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25150 State Road 19
Arcadia, IN 46030
(317) 984-3588
Gr: 5-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Sheridan Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3030 W 246th St
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-6780
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Indiana Agriculture And Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
650 East Carmel Drive - Suite
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 201-8734
Gr: 7-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 221:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Options Noblesville
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9945 Cumberland Pointe Blvd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-8659
Gr: 6-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1515.
Options Westfield
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
530 W Carmel Dr
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-2098
Gr: 6-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, IN include Creekside Middle School, Clay Middle School and Fall Creek Junior High School. Hamilton County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public middle schools are located in Hamilton County?
17 public middle schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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