For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,061 students in Henry County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Henry County, IN are Shenandoah Middle School, Knightstown Intermediate School and Tri Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Henry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shenandoah Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5156 N Raider Rd
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-6638
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-6638
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Knightstown Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Trl
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-5455
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-5455
Gr: 4-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Tri Junior-senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6972 S St Rd 103
Straughn, IN 47387
(765) 987-7988
Straughn, IN 47387
(765) 987-7988
Gr: 6-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Blue River Valley Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4741 N Viking Trail
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4811
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 836-4811
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
New Castle Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7230
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 521-7230
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
5100 N. Raider Rd.
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-2266
Middletown, IN 47356
(765) 354-2266
Gr: 6-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 72:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
New Castle Area Vocational School
Vocational School
801 Parkview Dr
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 593-6680
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Henry County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Henry County, IN include Shenandoah Middle School, Knightstown Intermediate School and Tri Junior-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Henry County?
5 public middle schools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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