For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,314 students in Lawrence County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, IN are Dollens Elementary School, Bedford Middle School and Mitchell Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Lawrence County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dollens Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
903 Hoosier Ave
Oolitic, IN 47451
(812) 275-3885
Oolitic, IN 47451
(812) 275-3885
Gr: K-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Bedford Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 'n' St
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9781
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9781
Gr: 7-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Mitchell Jr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Bishop Blvd
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3747
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-3747
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Lawrence County Independent Schools
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
223 Old Farm Road
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 277-9803
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
North Lawrence Career Center
Vocational School
258 Bnl Dr
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3561
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-3561
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Springville Community Academy
Charter School
126 Brick Street
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 508-6078
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 508-6078
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Lawrence County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Englewood School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3203 Washington Ave
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-8876
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-8876
Gr: K-11 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
126 Brick Street
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 279-1388
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 279-1388
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, IN include Dollens Elementary School, Bedford Middle School and Mitchell Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lawrence County?
6 public middle schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lawrence County include: Bedford Middle School vs. Mitchell Jr High School, Mitchell Jr High School vs. Bedford Middle School
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