For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 6,215 students in Delaware County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Delaware County, IN are Burris Laboratory School, Youth Opportunity Center and Selma Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Delaware County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burris Laboratory School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 University Ave
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8600
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8600
Gr: K-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Youth Opportunity Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 W Kilgore Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5223
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5223
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Selma Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10501 E Cr 167 S
Selma, IN 47383
(765) 288-7242
Selma, IN 47383
(765) 288-7242
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Yorktown Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8820 W Smith St
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-2660
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-2660
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Delta Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9800 N Cr 200 E
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-0869
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-0869
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Wes-del Middle/senior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10000 N Cr 600 W
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-4091
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-4091
Gr: 6-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Cowan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9401 S Nottingham
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 289-7128
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 289-7128
Gr: 7-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Daleville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8400 S Bronco Dr
Daleville, IN 47334
(765) 378-3371
Daleville, IN 47334
(765) 378-3371
Gr: 7-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W Bethel Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5290
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5290
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Muncie Central High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Walnut St
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5260
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5260
Gr: PK-12 | 1,348 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 East 26th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2801 E 16th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 216-7980
Gr: PK-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Muncie Area Career Center
Vocational School
2500 N Elgin
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5250
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5250
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
4301 S Cowan Rd
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 256-9999
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 256-9999
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Delaware County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3900 E Wysor St
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5386
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5386
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Minority enrollment: 18%
1600 S Madison St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5398
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5398
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
9710 W Cr 500 N
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3441
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3441
Gr: 3-5 | 180 students
2801 East 16th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 288-9633
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 288-9633
Gr: K-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
2809 W Purdue Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5413
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5413
Gr: K-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
3701 W Godman Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5416
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5416
Gr: PK-5 | 191 students Minority enrollment: 8%
1601 E 26th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Gr: 9-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
3211 Mansfield Dr
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5360
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5360
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
3100 E Memorial Dr
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5431
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5431
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
201 Elm Street
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3335
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3335
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Delaware County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Delaware County, IN include Burris Laboratory School, Youth Opportunity Center and Selma Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Delaware County?
14 public middle schools are located in Delaware County.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County?
Delaware County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Delaware County include: Yorktown Middle School vs. Delta Middle School, Northside Middle School vs. Delta Middle School, Delta Middle School vs. Yorktown Middle School
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