For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,493 students in Wells County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wells County, IN are Norwell Middle School, Southern Wells Jr-sr High School and Bluffton-harrison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wells County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Wells County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Wells County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwell Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2218
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2218
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Grades: 7-12
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Bluffton-harrison Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Stogdill Rd
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3536
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-3536
Grades: 5-8
| 525 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wells County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wells County, IN include Norwell Middle School, Southern Wells Jr-sr High School and Bluffton-harrison Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wells County?
3 public middle schools are located in Wells County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wells County?
Wells County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Wells County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wells County include: Bluffton-harrison Middle School vs. Norwell Middle School, Norwell Middle School vs. Bluffton-harrison Middle School
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