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Best Howard County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,688 students in Howard County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Howard County, IN are Western Middle School, Northwestern Middle School and Eastern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Howard County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2600 S 600 W
Russiaville, IN 46979
(765) 883-5566
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3431 N 400 W
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-2323
Gr: 7-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Eastern Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
421 South Harrison Street
Greentown, IN 46936
(765) 628-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
303 E Superior
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Bon Air Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2796 Apperson Way N
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 454-7025
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Taylor Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3794 E Cr 300 S
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-5186
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Maple Crest Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2727 S Washington
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8085
Gr: 6-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Kokomo Area Career Center
Vocational School
2415 S Berkley Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-8021
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Howard County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Howard County, IN include Western Middle School, Northwestern Middle School and Eastern Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Howard County?
8 public middle schools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Howard County are often viewed compared to one another?

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