For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 6,797 students in Vanderburgh County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Vanderburgh County, IN are Perry Heights Middle School, North Junior High School and Helfrich Park Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vanderburgh County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Vanderburgh County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Vanderburgh County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Heights Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Hogue Rd
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8326
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8326
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
North Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15325 Hwy 41 N
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 435-0975
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 435-0975
Gr: 7-8 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Helfrich Park Stem Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2603 W Maryland St
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8246
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 435-8246
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Thompkins Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 W Mill Rd
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8323
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8323
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Plaza Park International Prep Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7301 Lincoln Ave
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-4971
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-4971
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Washington Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-8983
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-8983
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Benjamin Bosse High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Washington Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-1661
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-1661
Gr: PK-12 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Cedar Hall Community School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N Fulton Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8223
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8223
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
635 Lincoln Ave
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8235
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8235
Gr: K-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Lodge Community School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Lodge Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-5319
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-5319
Gr: K-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Mcgary Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1535 S Joyce Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-3035
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-3035
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1212.
Glenwood Leadership Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 Sweetser Ave
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8242
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8242
Gr: K-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Academy For Innovative Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2319 Stringtown Rd
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-0979
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-0979
Gr: K-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
2319 Stringtown Road
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8280
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8280
Gr: K-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Southern Ind Career And Tech Cent
Vocational School
1901 Lynch Rd
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8438
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8438
Gr: 6-12
Vanderburgh County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Christa Mcauliffe Alternative Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
901 Sweetser Ave
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-0900
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-0900
Gr: 7-12
Deaconess School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
7200 E Indiana St
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 471-4596
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 471-4596
Gr: 9-12
2727 North Evans Ave
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8330
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8330
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Evansville Psychiatric Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
3300 East Morgan Ave
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 435-8640
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 435-8640
Gr: 2-7 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Evs Juvenile Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
301 Se 8th St
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8300
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 435-8300
Gr: 9-11 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
3013 First Ave
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8316
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 435-8316
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Henry Reis Education Cntr-alt High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1900 Stringtown Rd
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8582
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8582
Gr: 9-12
7700 Oak Hill Rd
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-6426
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-6426
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
School Of Academic & Career Dev (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1901 Lynch Ave
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8281
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 435-8281
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Vanderburgh County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Vanderburgh County, IN include Perry Heights Middle School, North Junior High School and Helfrich Park Stem Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Vanderburgh County?
15 public middle schools are located in Vanderburgh County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vanderburgh County?
Vanderburgh County public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Vanderburgh County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Vanderburgh County include: Perry Heights Middle School vs. North Junior High School, Mcgary Middle School vs. Plaza Park International Prep Academy, Thompkins Middle School vs. North Junior High School
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