For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,421 students in Sullivan County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sullivan County, IN are Sullivan Middle School, Carlisle Middle School and Dugger Union Community School Corp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sullivan County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Sullivan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Sullivan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 W Frakes St
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Carlisle Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 W Eaton St.
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Dugger Union Community School Corp
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7356 East County Road 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-7109
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-7109
Gr: K-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
North Central Jr/sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 E Cr 975 N
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 397-2132
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 397-2132
Gr: 7-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sullivan County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sullivan County, IN include Sullivan Middle School, Carlisle Middle School and Dugger Union Community School Corp.
How many public middle schools are located in Sullivan County?
4 public middle schools are located in Sullivan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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