For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,184 students in Wayne County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, IN are Centerville-abington Jr High School, Northeastern Middle School and Hagerstown Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centerville-abington Jr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 Willow Grove Rd
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-5113
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-5113
Gr: 7-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Northeastern Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7295 Us 27 North
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-1331
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-1331
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Hagerstown Jr-sr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Baker Rd
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4511
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4511
Gr: 7-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Middle/ High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 E Parkway Dr
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5916
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5916
Gr: 7-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Dennis Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
222 Nw 7th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3495
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3495
Gr: 7-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, IN include Centerville-abington Jr High School, Northeastern Middle School and Hagerstown Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne County?
6 public middle schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wayne County include: Hagerstown Jr-sr High School vs. Lincoln Middle/ High School, Lincoln Middle/ High School vs. Hagerstown Jr-sr High School
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