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Best Wayne County Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,184 students in Wayne County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, IN are Centerville-abington Jr High School, Northeastern Middle School and Hagerstown Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Wayne County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centerville-abington Jr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
509 Willow Grove Rd
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-5113
Gr: 7-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Northeastern Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7295 Us 27 North
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-1331
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Hagerstown Jr-sr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Baker Rd
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4511
Gr: 7-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle/ High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 E Parkway Dr
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5916
Gr: 7-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Dennis Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Nw 7th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3495
Gr: 7-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wayne County, IN

Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Baxter Elementary School (Closed 2005)
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3427
Gr: K-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Discovery School (Closed 2010)
900 S L St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3486
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Early Learning And Family Literacy (Closed 2013)
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3416
Gr: PK | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 94:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Highland Heights Elementary School (Closed 2013)
1751 East Chester Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3408
Gr: K-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Kenneth A Christmon Stemm Academy (Closed 2014)
777 North 12th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 983-3709
Gr: K-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Lincoln Middle School (Closed 2023)
205 Parkway Dr
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5840
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Paul C Garrison Elementary School (Closed 2013)
4138 Niewoehner Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3431
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Pershing Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 217 - 519 Queen St
Pershing, IN 47370
(765) 478-5375

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, IN include Centerville-abington Jr High School, Northeastern Middle School and Hagerstown Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne County?
6 public middle schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% 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 Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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