For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 375 students in Pike County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Pike County, IN is Pike Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, IN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pike County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pike Central Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1814 E Sr 56
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-8478
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-8478
Gr: 6-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1869 N Sr 257
Otwell, IN 47564
(812) 354-2600
Otwell, IN 47564
(812) 354-2600
Gr: K-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pike County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pike County, IN include Pike Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pike County?
1 public middle schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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