For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 898 students in Adams County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Adams County, IN are Adams Central Middle School, South Adams Middle School and Bellmont Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Adams County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams Central Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 W Washington St
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6151
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6151
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
South Adams Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1212 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Bellmont Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Adams Dr
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3137
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3137
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
901 Everhart Dr
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3118
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-3118
Gr: PK-1 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Adams County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Adams County, IN include Adams Central Middle School, South Adams Middle School and Bellmont Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Adams County?
3 public middle schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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