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 Yorktown 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 31%), 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 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Delaware County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burris Laboratory School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 University Ave
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8600
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8600
Grades: K-12
| 668 students
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
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Rank: #33.
Yorktown Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8820 W Smith St
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-2660
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-2660
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #44.
Selma Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10501 E Cr 167 S
Selma, IN 47383
(765) 288-7242
Selma, IN 47383
(765) 288-7242
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
Rank: #55.
Wes-del Middle/senior High School
(Math: 29% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 451 students
Rank: #66.
Delta Middle School
(Math: 31% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 350 students
Rank: #88.
Daleville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8400 S Bronco Dr
Daleville, IN 47334
(765) 378-3371
Daleville, IN 47334
(765) 378-3371
Grades: 7-12
| 447 students
Rank: #99.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W Bethel Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5290
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5290
Grades: 6-8
| 605 students
Rank: #1010.
Muncie Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Walnut St
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5260
Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 747-5260
Grades: PK-12
| 1,348 students
Rank: #1111.
Inspire Academy - A Sch Of Inquiry
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 194 students
Rank: #1212.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 East 26th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Grades: 6-8
| 459 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4301 S Cowan Rd
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 256-9999
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 256-9999
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
Delaware County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3900 E Wysor St
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5386
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 747-5386
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
8400 East 400 North
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 289-3544
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 289-3544
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1600 S Madison St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5398
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5398
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
9710 W Cr 500 N
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3441
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3441
Grades: 3-5
| 180 students
2801 East 16th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 288-9633
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 288-9633
Grades: K-8
| 129 students
2809 W Purdue Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5413
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5413
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
3701 W Godman Ave
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5416
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5416
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
1601 E 26th St
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5320
Grades: 9-12
| 895 students
9400 East Windsor Rd
Selma, IN 47383
(765) 289-2031
Selma, IN 47383
(765) 289-2031
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
3211 Mansfield Dr
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5360
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 747-5360
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
3100 E Memorial Dr
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5431
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 747-5431
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
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 Yorktown 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 36% (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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