For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,117 students in Bartholomew County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bartholomew County, IN are Northside Middle School, Hauser Jr-sr High School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bartholomew County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Bartholomew County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bartholomew County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4405
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4405
Gr: 7-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Hauser Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9273 N Sr 9
Hope, IN 47246
(812) 546-4421
Hope, IN 47246
(812) 546-4421
Gr: 7-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 7th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4287
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4287
Gr: 7-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Area Career Connection
Vocational School
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Gr: 6-12
Bartholomew County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4355 East 600 North 120
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 372-4849
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 372-4849
Gr: PK-2
3136 N National Rd-suite E
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bartholomew County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bartholomew County, IN include Northside Middle School, Hauser Jr-sr High School and Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bartholomew County?
4 public middle schools are located in Bartholomew County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bartholomew County?
Bartholomew County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bartholomew County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bartholomew County include: Northside Middle School vs. Central Middle School, Central Middle School vs. Northside Middle School
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