For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 726 students in Parke County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Parke County, IN are Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School and Parke Heritage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parke 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 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Parke County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Parke County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4907 S Coxville Rd
Montezuma, IN 47862
(765) 569-2045
Montezuma, IN 47862
(765) 569-2045
Gr: 7-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Parke Heritage Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1551 E Sr 47
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2700
Marshall, IN 47859
(765) 597-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Parke County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Parke County, IN include Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School and Parke Heritage Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Parke County?
2 public middle schools are located in Parke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Parke County?
Parke County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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