For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,219 students in Washington County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, IN are West Washington Jr-sr High School, East Washington Middle School and Salem Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Washington Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8028 W Batt Rd
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
(812) 755-4996
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
(812) 755-4996
Grades: 7-12
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
East Washington Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 N Eastern School Rd E-5
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-5000
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-5000
Grades: 5-8
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N Harrison St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3808
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3808
Grades: 6-8
| 376 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 North Shelby St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4376
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4376
Grades: 3-7
| 464 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, IN include West Washington Jr-sr High School, East Washington Middle School and Salem Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
3 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Washington County include: East Washington Middle School vs. Salem Middle School, Salem Middle School vs. East Washington Middle School, East Washington Middle School vs. West Washington Jr-sr High School
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