Highland Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Highland, Indiana 46322 · School Town of Highland
#179 of 335 middle schools in Indiana
#7387 of 15,369 nationally
About Highland Middle School
Highland Middle School is a public middle school located in Highland, in the School Town of Highland school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 774 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 179th of 335 ranked middle schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 774.
There are 6 schools in Highland; Highland Middle School ranks 3rd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highland Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highland Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Highland High School
Highland · Public high · Grades 9–12
971 students · 178 m away
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
290 students · 328 m away
Southridge Elementary School
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students · 1.2 km away
Allen J Warren Elementary School
Highland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students · 1.4 km away
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
Highland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students · 2.0 km away
Beiriger Elementary School
Griffith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students · 2.2 km away
Griffth Jr/Sr High School
Griffith · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,112 students · 2.3 km away
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
Munster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students · 3.0 km away
Frank H Hammond Elementary School
Munster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
620 students · 3.3 km away
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
Griffith · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
477 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Seymour Middle School
Seymour · Public middle · Grades 6–8
778 students
East Noble Middle School
Kendallville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
767 students
Merrillville Intermediate School
Merrillville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
788 students
Summit Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
789 students
DeKalb Middle School
Waterloo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
Central Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
790 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highland Middle School a good school?
Highland Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 51.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #179 of 335 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highland Middle School rank in Indiana?
Highland Middle School ranks #179 of 335 middle schools in Indiana and #7387 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highland Middle School?
Highland Middle School had 774 students in 2025.
Is Highland Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Highland Middle School is classified as a middle school covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highland Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highland Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.