For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,131 students in Grant County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Grant County, IN are Eastbrook Middle School, Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School and R J Baskett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Grant County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastbrook Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 S 900 E
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 668-7136
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 668-7136
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11700 S/e 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-4141
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-4141
Grades: 7-12
| 504 students
Rank: #33.
R J Baskett Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 N Broadway St
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 674-8536
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 674-8536
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #44.
John L Mcculloch Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3528 S Washington St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6917
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-6917
Grades: 7-8
| 499 students
Rank: #55.
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Indiana At Madison-grant 6-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11580 S E 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 853-7003
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grant County Special Educational Coop
Special Education School
426 East South A St
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 677-4410
Gas City, IN 46933
(765) 677-4410
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Grant Regional Career Center
Vocational School
750 W 26th St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-9051
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4415 S Nebraska St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-2276
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-2276
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
1111 W 2nd St
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-9910
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-9910
Grades: K-6
| 93 students
501 South Adams St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-9864
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-9864
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
8720 South 300 West
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5620
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5620
Grades: K-6
| 115 students
759 South Lenfesty St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-3941
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 662-3941
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
11640 S/e 00 W
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5132
Fairmount, IN 46928
(765) 948-5132
Grades: 7-8
| 195 students
West 9th St
Matthews, IN 46957
(765) 998-2208
Matthews, IN 46957
(765) 998-2208
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
3340 S Lincoln Blvd
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-3931
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 664-3931
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
694 South 2nd St
Upland, IN 46989
(765) 998-2550
Upland, IN 46989
(765) 998-2550
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
504 South 1st St
Van Buren, IN 46991
(765) 934-3551
Van Buren, IN 46991
(765) 934-3551
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
3031 East 450 North
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-8620
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-8620
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Grant County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Grant County, IN include Eastbrook Middle School, Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School and R J Baskett Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grant County?
7 public middle schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Grant County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Grant County include: Eastbrook Middle School vs. R J Baskett Middle School, John L Mcculloch Junior High School vs. Eastbrook Middle School, R J Baskett Middle School vs. Eastbrook Middle School
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