For the 2025 school year, there are 6 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 24% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centerville-abington Jr High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 Willow Grove Rd
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-5113
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-5113
Grades: 7-8
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Northeastern Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7295 Us 27 North
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-1331
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-1331
Grades: 6-8
| 311 students
Rank: #33.
Hagerstown Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 Baker Rd
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4511
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4511
Grades: 7-12
| 542 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle/ High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 E Parkway Dr
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5916
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5916
Grades: 7-12
| 340 students
Rank: #55.
Dennis Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
222 Nw 7th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3495
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3495
Grades: 7-8
| 642 students
Rank: #66.
Community Youth Services
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3430
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3430
Grades: K-12
| 67 students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3427
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3427
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3416
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3416
Grades: PK
| 283 students
1751 East Chester Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3408
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3408
Grades: K-6
| 230 students
777 North 12th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 983-3709
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 983-3709
Grades: K-8
| 203 students
205 Parkway Dr
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5840
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5840
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
4138 Niewoehner Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3431
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3431
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
Pershing Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 217 - 519 Queen St
Pershing, IN 47370
(765) 478-5375
Pershing, IN 47370
(765) 478-5375
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wayne County include: Hagerstown Jr-sr High School vs. Lincoln Middle/ High School, Lincoln Middle/ High School vs. Hagerstown Jr-sr High School, Dennis Middle School vs. Community Youth Services
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