For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,817 students in Knox County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Knox County, IN are South Knox Middle-high School, George Rogers Clark School and North Knox Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Knox County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Knox Middle-high School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6136 E Sr 61
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 726-4450
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 726-4450
Gr: 7-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
George Rogers Clark School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1926 S Richard Bauer Drive
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5172
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5172
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
North Knox Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10890 N Sr 159
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 735-2990
Bicknell, IN 47512
(812) 735-2990
Gr: 7-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Washington Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2134 Washington Ave
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-5167
Gr: 6-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Knox County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Knox County, IN include South Knox Middle-high School, George Rogers Clark School and North Knox Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Knox County?
4 public middle schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Knox County include: North Knox Jr-sr High School vs. South Knox Middle-high School, South Knox Middle-high School vs. North Knox Jr-sr High School
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