For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,131 students in Grant County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grant County, IN are Eastbrook Middle School, Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School and R J Baskett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Grant County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastbrook Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 S 900 E
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 668-7136
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 668-7136
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11700 S/e 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-4141
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-4141
Gr: 7-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
R J Baskett Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 N Broadway St
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 674-8536
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 674-8536
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
John L Mcculloch Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3528 S Washington St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6917
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6917
Gr: 7-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant 6-8
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Grant Regional Career Center
Vocational School
750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Gr: 6-12
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4415 S Nebraska St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-2276
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-2276
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
1111 W 2nd St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-9910
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-9910
Gr: K-6 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
501 South Adams St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-9864
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-9864
Gr: 5-12
8720 South 300 West
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5620
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5620
Gr: K-6 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
11640 S/e 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5132
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5132
Gr: 7-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
3340 S Lincoln Blvd
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-3931
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-3931
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
3031 East 450 North
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-8620
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-8620
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Grant County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grant County, IN include Eastbrook Middle School, Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School and R J Baskett Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grant County?
7 public middle schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Grant County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Grant County include: John L Mcculloch Junior High School vs. Eastbrook Middle School, Eastbrook Middle School vs. John L Mcculloch Junior High School, Eastbrook Middle School vs. R J Baskett Middle School
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