For the 2025 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 30% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Sullivan County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sullivan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 361 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 83 students
Rank: #33.
Dugger Union Community School Corp
Charter School
(Math: 22% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 601 students
Rank: #44.
North Central Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
910 E Cr 975 N
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 397-2132
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 397-2132
Grades: 7-12
| 376 students
Sullivan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7356 East Cr 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2025
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2025
Grades: K-6
| 145 students
620 North Washington Street
Shelburn, IN 47879
(812) 397-5390
Shelburn, IN 47879
(812) 397-5390
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rural Community Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2385 N Sr 63
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 382-4500
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 382-4500
Grades: K-8
| 85 students
820 N Section
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Grades: 7-12
| 213 students
7356 East Cr 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2729
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2729
Grades: 7-12
| 168 students
6908 South Old Hwy Us 41
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-5050
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-5050
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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 Black and Hispanic).
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