For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 14,034 students in Hamilton County, IN. The top ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, IN are Creekside Middle School, Clay Middle School and Fall Creek Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hamilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3525 W 126th St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6420
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-6420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,394 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Clay Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5150 E 126th St
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-7251
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 844-7251
Gr: 6-8 | 1,395 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fall Creek Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12001 Olio Road
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4390
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4390
Gr: 7-8 | 1,015 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Se Int And Jr High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12278 Cyntheanne Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4120
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4120
Gr: 5-8 | 1,278 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Westfield Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 W Hoover St
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6600
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,464 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Carmel Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7331
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7331
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Fishers Junior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13257 Cumberland Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4150
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 594-4150
Gr: 7-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Noblesville West Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19900 Hague Rd
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 776-7792
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 776-7792
Gr: 6-8 | 1,362 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Riverside Junior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10910 Eller Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4280
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4280
Gr: 7-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Noblesville East Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1625 Field Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-0782
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-0782
Gr: 6-8 | 1,070 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Hamilton Heights Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25150 State Road 19
Arcadia, IN 46030
(317) 984-3588
Arcadia, IN 46030
(317) 984-3588
Gr: 5-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
Sheridan Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3030 W 246th St
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-6780
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-6780
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Pendleton Juvenile Correctional
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9310 S Sr 67
Noblesville, IN 46060
(765) 778-3778
Noblesville, IN 46060
(765) 778-3778
Gr: 5-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Indiana Agriculture And Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 East Carmel Drive - Suite
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 201-8734
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 201-8734
Gr: 7-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 93:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Options Indiana
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18077 River Rd
Noblesville, IN 46062
(765) 621-0832
Noblesville, IN 46062
(765) 621-0832
Gr: 6-12 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
Options Noblesville
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9945 Cumberland Pointe Blvd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-8659
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-8659
Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Services Center
Alternative School
18006 Cumberland Road
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 776-9828
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 776-9828
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
18000 Durbin Rd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(765) 534-3188
Noblesville, IN 46060
(765) 534-3188
Gr: K-4 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Focus Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
12001 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4330
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4330
Gr: K-12
470 Lakeview Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-3586
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-3586
Gr: PK-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Hbm Special Education Coop (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1775 Field Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2134
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2134
Gr: PK-12
Hbm Special Education Coop Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
400 South Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4027
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4027
Gr: K-2 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
6070 N 900 E
Sheridan, IN 46069
(765) 325-2340
Sheridan, IN 46069
(765) 325-2340
Gr: K-1 | 159 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Mosaics School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
400 South Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-7919
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-7919
Gr: 1-12 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Mosaics School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1625 Field Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2138
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2138
Options Westfield (Closed 2024)
Charter School
530 W Carmel Dr
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-2098
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-2098
Gr: 6-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
10404 Orchard Park S Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 848-1918
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 848-1918
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, IN include Creekside Middle School, Clay Middle School and Fall Creek Junior High School. Hamilton County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public middle schools are located in Hamilton County?
17 public middle schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hamilton County include: Noblesville East Middle School vs. Noblesville West Middle School, Noblesville West Middle School vs. Noblesville East Middle School, Creekside Middle School vs. Carmel Middle School
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