Best middle schools in Evansville (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Evansville, Indiana. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Indiana.
- 165Perry Heights Middle SchoolEvansville · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 471 students
- 260Thompkins Middle SchoolEvansville · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 622 students
- 357North Junior High SchoolEvansville · Public Middle46% Math proficiency · 925 students
- 455Helfrich Park STEM AcademyEvansville · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 509 students
- 549Plaza Park International Prep AcadEvansville · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 610 students
- 625Washington Middle SchoolEvansville · Public Middle17% Math proficiency · 331 students
- 725McGary Middle SchoolEvansville · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 295 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perry Heights Middle School Evansville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 65.0 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 2 | Thompkins Middle School Evansville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 59.9 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 622 |
| 3 | North Junior High School Evansville · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 56.8 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 925 |
| 4 | Helfrich Park STEM Academy Evansville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 54.6 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 509 |
| 5 | Plaza Park International Prep Acad Evansville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.7 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 610 |
| 6 | Washington Middle School Evansville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.4 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 331 |
| 7 | McGary Middle School Evansville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.3 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 295 |
Perry Heights Middle School in Evansville leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Evansville with a Success Index (US) of 65.0. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Indiana middle schools rankings, every school on the Evansville page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Evansville?
Perry Heights Middle School in Evansville, Indiana ranks first among middle schools in Evansville with a Success Index (US) of 65.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 471).
How are middle schools in Evansville ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.