For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,117 students in Bartholomew County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bartholomew County, IN are Northside Middle School, Hauser Jr-sr High School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bartholomew County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Bartholomew County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Bartholomew County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4405
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4405
Gr: 7-8 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Hauser Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9273 N Sr 9
Hope, IN 47246
(812) 546-4421
Hope, IN 47246
(812) 546-4421
Gr: 7-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 7th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4287
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4287
Gr: 7-8 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Area Career Connection
Vocational School
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bartholomew County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bartholomew County, IN include Northside Middle School, Hauser Jr-sr High School and Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bartholomew County?
4 public middle schools are located in Bartholomew County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bartholomew County?
Bartholomew County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% 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 Bartholomew County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bartholomew County include: Northside Middle School vs. Central Middle School, Central Middle School vs. Northside Middle School
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