For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,725 students in Dekalb County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, IN are Dekalb Middle School, Eastside Junior-senior High School and Garrett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Dekalb County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dekalb Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3338 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1013
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1013
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Eastside Junior-senior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
603 E Green St
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-2186
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-2186
Gr: 7-12 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Garrett Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-5745
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-5745
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Dekalb County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, IN include Dekalb Middle School, Eastside Junior-senior High School and Garrett Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dekalb County?
3 public middle schools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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