For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,700 students in 47201, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 47201, IN are Northside Middle School and Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 47201 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 47201, IN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 47201, IN ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4405
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4405
Gr: 7-8 | 878 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 7th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4287
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4287
Gr: 7-8 | 822 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Area Career Connection
Vocational School
1400 25th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-4240
Gr: 6-12
47201, Indiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3136 N National Rd-suite E
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 314-7078
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 47201, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 47201, IN include Northside Middle School and Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 47201?
3 public middle schools are located in 47201.
What is the racial composition of students in 47201?
47201 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% 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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