For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 404 students in Rush County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rush County, IN are Benjamin Rush Middle School and Mays Community Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rush County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Rush County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Rush County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Rush Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 N Sexton St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-2968
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-2968
Gr: 7-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Mays Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
929 E South Street
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5577
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5577
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rush County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
411 E 2nd St
Carthage, IN 46115
(765) 565-6309
Carthage, IN 46115
(765) 565-6309
Gr: K-4 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
929 E South St
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5035
Mays, IN 46155
(765) 645-5035
Gr: K-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
410 W 16 St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1509
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1509
Gr: PK-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rush County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rush County, IN include Benjamin Rush Middle School and Mays Community Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Rush County?
2 public middle schools are located in Rush County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rush County?
Rush County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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