For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,725 students in Putnam County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Putnam County, IN are North Putnam Middle School, South Putnam Middle School and Cloverdale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Putnam County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Putnam Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8905 N Cr 250 E
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-2900
Roachdale, IN 46172
(765) 522-2900
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
South Putnam Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1780 E Us Hwy 40
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3148
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3148
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Cloverdale Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 E Logan St
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(765) 795-2900
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(765) 795-2900
Grades: 5-8
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 E Logan St
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(795) 795-4203
Cloverdale, IN 46120
(795) 795-4203
Grades: K-8
| 1,456 students
Rank: #55.
Greencastle Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Percy L Julian Dr
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-9774
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-9774
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: n/an/a
Area 30 Career Center
Vocational School
1 N Calbert Way Suite A
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3515
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-3515
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Putnam County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Old Nat'l Trail Sp Srvs High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1 North Calbert Way
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-2781
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-2781
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Old Natl Trail Spec Srvs Coop (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
522 Anderson St Box 267
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-2781
Greencastle, IN 46135
(765) 653-2781
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7840 South Cr 625 West
Reelsville, IN 46171
(765) 672-4248
Reelsville, IN 46171
(765) 672-4248
Grades: K-6
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Putnam County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Putnam County, IN include North Putnam Middle School, South Putnam Middle School and Cloverdale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Putnam County?
6 public middle schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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