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Best Madison County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,930 students in Madison County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, IN are Frankton Jr-sr High School, Pendleton Heights Middle School and Lapel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Madison County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frankton Jr-sr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
610 Clyde St
Frankton, IN 46044
(765) 754-7879
Gr: 7-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Pendleton Heights Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7450 S 300 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-2139
Gr: 7-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Lapel Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2883 S Sr 13
Lapel, IN 46051
(765) 534-3136
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Alexandria-monroe High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Burden Ct
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4413
Gr: 7-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2108 E 200 N
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Gr: 7-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Elwood Jr-sr High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1137 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9854
Gr: 7-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Anderson Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 West 29th Street
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 649-8472
Gr: K-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Alexandria Monroe Academy And Central Office
800 N Central
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4496
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
John H Hinds Career Center
Vocational School
1105 N 19th St
Elwood, IN 46036
(765) 552-9881
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, IN include Frankton Jr-sr High School, Pendleton Heights Middle School and Lapel Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Madison County?
9 public middle schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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