For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 361 students in Martin County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Martin County, IN are Loogootee Middle School and Shoals Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Martin County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Loogootee Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Brooks Ave
Loogootee, IN 47553
(812) 295-2409
Loogootee, IN 47553
(812) 295-2409
Gr: 5-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Shoals Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11741 Ironton Rd
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2060
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2060
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Martin County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Martin County, IN include Loogootee Middle School and Shoals Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Martin County?
2 public middle schools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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