For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,196 students in Jefferson County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, IN are Madison Consolidated Jr High School, Southwestern Middle School and Canaan Community Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Consolidated Jr High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 8th St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8003
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8003
Grades: 5-8
| 688 students
Rank: #22.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
169 S Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6244
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6244
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
Canaan Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8775 N Canaan Main St
Canaan, IN 47224
(812) 839-0003
Canaan, IN 47224
(812) 839-0003
Grades: K-8
| 202 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7045 West Main St
Dupont, IN 47231
(812) 273-8520
Dupont, IN 47231
(812) 273-8520
Grades: K-5
| 116 students
800 Lanier Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
419 East St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8524
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8524
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
800 Bus Stop Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-6154
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-6154
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2325 Cherry Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8528
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8528
Grades: PK
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, IN include Madison Consolidated Jr High School, Southwestern Middle School and Canaan Community Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
3 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jefferson County include: Madison Consolidated Jr High School vs. Southwestern Middle School, Southwestern Middle School vs. Madison Consolidated Jr High School
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