For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,399 students in Montgomery County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, IN are Southmont Jr High School, North Montgomery Middle School and Crawfordsville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southmont Jr High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6460 Us 231 South
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 866-2023
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 866-2023
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
North Montgomery Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
482 W 580 N
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 364-1071
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 364-1071
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Crawfordsville Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Wallace Ave
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2992
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2992
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beard Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1601 E College
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2690
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-2690
Gr: PK
506 E Green St
Waveland, IN 47989
(765) 435-2465
Waveland, IN 47989
(765) 435-2465
Gr: K-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
West Central In Special Srvs Coop (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
808 W Pike St
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-3407
Crawfordsville, IN 47933
(765) 362-3407
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, IN include Southmont Jr High School, North Montgomery Middle School and Crawfordsville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Montgomery County?
3 public middle schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Montgomery County include: North Montgomery Middle School vs. Crawfordsville Middle School, Crawfordsville Middle School vs. North Montgomery Middle School, Southmont Jr High School vs. Crawfordsville Middle School
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