Top 3 Best Columbus Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,740 students in Columbus, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbus, IN are Northside Middle School, Central Middle School and Columbus Area Career Connection. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 41% statewide average). Middle schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Columbus, IN Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4405
Grades: 7-8
| 890 students
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
725 7th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4287
Grades: 7-8
| 850 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Area Career Connection
Vocational School
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Columbus, Indiana

Columbus, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4355 East 600 North 120
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 372-4849
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
3136 N National Rd-suite E
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Columbus, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbus, IN include Northside Middle School, Central Middle School and Columbus Area Career Connection.
How many public middle schools are located in Columbus, IN?
3 public middle schools are located in Columbus, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus, IN?
Columbus, IN public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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