Best Public Middle Schools in Orange County (2025-26)

Best Orange County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,421 students in Orange County, IN.

The top ranked public middle schools in Orange County, IN are Paoli Jr & Sr High School, Orleans Jr-sr High School and Springs Valley Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Orange County, IN public middle schools have an score of 22% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Orange County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Paoli Jr & Sr High School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
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501 Elm St
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3905

Gr: 7-12 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #22.

Orleans Jr-sr High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
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200 W Wilson
Orleans, IN 47452
(812) 865-2688

Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #33.

Springs Valley Comm High School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
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326 S Larry Bird Blvd
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-9984

Gr: 6-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Orange County, IN

Orange County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Lost River Career Cooperative (Closed 2023)

Vocational School

600 Elm Street - Suite 1
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-4818

Gr: 9-12

South Central Area Special Ed (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

600 Elm St - Ste 2
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-2089

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Orange County, IN?

The top ranked public middle schools in Orange County, IN include Paoli Jr & Sr High School, Orleans Jr-sr High School and Springs Valley Comm High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Orange County?

3 public middle schools are located in Orange County.

What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?

Orange County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?