Best Dekalb County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,725 students in Dekalb County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, IN are Dekalb Middle School, Eastside Junior-senior High School and Garrett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Dekalb County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dekalb Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3338 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1013
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Eastside Junior-senior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
603 E Green St
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-2186
Gr: 7-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Garrett Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-5745
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dekalb County, IN

Dekalb County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7236 County Road 427
Auburn, IN 46706

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, IN include Dekalb Middle School, Eastside Junior-senior High School and Garrett Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dekalb County?
3 public middle schools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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