Best Franklin County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,229 students in Franklin County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, IN are East Central Middle School and Franklin County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Franklin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Central Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8356 Schuman Rd
Brookville, IN 47012
(812) 576-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Franklin County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9092 Wildcat Ln
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-6040
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, IN include East Central Middle School and Franklin County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
2 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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