For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 7,133 students in Hendricks County, IN. The top ranked public middle schools in Hendricks County, IN are Brownsburg West Middle School, Brownsburg East Middle School and Plainfield Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hendricks County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Hendricks County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Hendricks County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownsburg West Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1555 S Odell St
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-3143
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-3143
Gr: 6-8 | 1,253 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Brownsburg East Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1250 E Airport Rd
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-2386
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-2386
Gr: 6-8 | 1,171 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Plainfield Community Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
709 Stafford Rd
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 838-3966
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 838-3966
Gr: 6-8 | 1,369 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Avon Middle School South
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7199 E Us Hwy 36
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5700
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5700
Gr: 7-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Tri-west Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 W Us Hwy 136
Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-4200
Lizton, IN 46149
(317) 994-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Avon Middle School North
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1251 N Dan Jones Rd
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5500
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-5500
Gr: 7-8 | 878 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Danville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 W Lincoln St
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-5491
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-5491
Gr: 5-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Pride Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 Stafford Rd
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2578
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2578
Gr: K-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Cascade Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6423 S Cr 200 W
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9285
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9285
Gr: 6-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Hendricks County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
501 W Main
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-4346
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-4346
Gr: 7-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Indiana Cyber Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
7508 Beechwood Dr Centre Rd
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 474-9802
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 474-9802
Gr: K-12 | 1,158 student Student-teacher ratio: 579:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
757 Stafford Rd
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 838-3980
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 838-3980
Gr: PK-K | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
7221 E Us Hwy 36
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6700
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 544-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hendricks County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hendricks County, IN include Brownsburg West Middle School, Brownsburg East Middle School and Plainfield Community Middle School. Hendricks County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public middle schools are located in Hendricks County?
9 public middle schools are located in Hendricks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hendricks County?
Hendricks County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hendricks County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hendricks County include: Brownsburg East Middle School vs. Brownsburg West Middle School, Brownsburg West Middle School vs. Brownsburg East Middle School, Avon Middle School South vs. Avon Middle School North
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