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Best Jay County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,278 students in Jay County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Jay County, IN is Jay County Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jay County, IN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Jay County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Jay County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jay County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2072 W Sr 67
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9306
Gr: 7-12 | 1,278 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jay County, IN

Jay County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
East Jay County Middle School (Closed 2023)
225 E Water St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9371
Gr: 6-8
Judge Haynes Elementary School (Closed 2023)
827 High St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8890
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Pennville Elementary School (Closed 2018)
390 W Pleasant St
Pennville, IN 47369
(260) 731-2551
Gr: K-5 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
West Jay County Middle School (Closed 2023)
140 Highland Ave
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-7648
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jay County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jay County, IN include Jay County Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jay County?
1 public middle schools are located in Jay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jay County?
Jay County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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