For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 790 students in Benton County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Benton County, IN is Benton Central Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, IN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Benton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4241 E 300 S
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-1600
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 884-1600
Gr: 7-12 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
414 W Main St
Boswell, IN 47921
(765) 869-5523
Boswell, IN 47921
(765) 869-5523
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
305 E 2nd St
Fowler, IN 47944
(765) 884-0310
Fowler, IN 47944
(765) 884-0310
Gr: K-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
405 N 5th St
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 385-2223
Oxford, IN 47971
(765) 385-2223
Gr: K-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Benton County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Benton County, IN include Benton Central Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Benton County?
1 public middle schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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