For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 712 students in Tipton County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tipton County, IN are Tri Central Middle-high School and Tipton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tipton 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 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Tipton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Tipton County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri Central Middle-high School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2115 W 500 N
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765) 963-2560
Sharpsville, IN 46068
(765) 963-2560
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Tipton Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
817 S Main St
Tipton, IN 46072
(765) 675-7521
Tipton, IN 46072
(765) 675-7521
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tipton County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tipton County, IN include Tri Central Middle-high School and Tipton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tipton County?
2 public middle schools are located in Tipton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tipton County?
Tipton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Tipton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Tipton County include: Tipton Middle School vs. Tri Central Middle-high School, Tri Central Middle-high School vs. Tipton Middle School
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