For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,967 students in Hancock County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hancock County, IN are New Palestine Jr High School, Mt Vernon Middle School and Geist Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hancock County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Palestine Jr High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2279 S 600 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4487
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4487
Gr: 7-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Mt Vernon Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1862 W Sr 234
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3160
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3160
Gr: 6-8 | 1,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Geist Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6058 W 900 N
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 335-1158
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 335-1158
Gr: K-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Eastern Hancock Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10380 E 250 N
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5324
Charlottesville, IN 46117
(317) 936-5324
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Greenfield Central Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1440 N Franklin
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 477-4616
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 477-4616
Gr: 7-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hancock County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hancock County, IN include New Palestine Jr High School, Mt Vernon Middle School and Geist Montessori Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Hancock County?
5 public middle schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hancock County include: New Palestine Jr High School vs. Mt Vernon Middle School, Mt Vernon Middle School vs. New Palestine Jr High School, Greenfield Central Junior High School vs. Mt Vernon Middle School
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