For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,791 students in Terre Haute, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Terre Haute, IN are Honey Creek Middle School, Woodrow Wilson Middle School and Otter Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terre Haute, 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 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Terre Haute have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Terre Haute, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Honey Creek Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6601 S Carlisle St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4372
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4372
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 S 25th St
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4396
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4396
Gr: 6-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Otter Creek Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4801 N Lafayette St
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(812) 462-4391
Terre Haute, IN 47805
(812) 462-4391
Gr: 6-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Sarah Scott Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Grant St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4381
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4381
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Booker T Washington Alt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3707 S 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4427
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Vigo Virtual School Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3707 S 7th
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4216
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 462-4216
Gr: K-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Covered Bridge Special Educational District
Special Education School
1320 Walnut St
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4364
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4364
Gr: PK-12
Terre Haute, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1275 3rd Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4474
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 462-4474
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
961 Lafayette Av
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4330
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 462-4330
Gr: 6-12
55 S Brown Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4301
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 462-4301
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Terre Haute, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Terre Haute, IN include Honey Creek Middle School, Woodrow Wilson Middle School and Otter Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Terre Haute?
7 public middle schools are located in Terre Haute.
What is the racial composition of students in Terre Haute?
Terre Haute public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Terre Haute are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Terre Haute include: Woodrow Wilson Middle School vs. Honey Creek Middle School, Honey Creek Middle School vs. Woodrow Wilson Middle School, Otter Creek Middle School vs. Woodrow Wilson Middle School
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