For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 532 students in Spencer County, IN. The top-ranked public middle schools in Spencer County, IN are Heritage Hills Middle School and South Spencer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Spencer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Spencer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Hills Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3646 E Cr 1600 N
Lincoln City, IN 47552
(812) 937-4472
Lincoln City, IN 47552
(812) 937-4472
Gr: 7-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
South Spencer Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1298 N Orchard Rd
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2203
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2203
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Spencer County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Spencer County, IN include Heritage Hills Middle School and South Spencer Middle School. Spencer County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public middle schools are located in Spencer County?
2 public middle schools are located in Spencer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer County?
Spencer County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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