For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,213 students in Ripley County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ripley County, IN are South Ripley Junior High School, Batesville Middle School and Milan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripley County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Ripley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Ripley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Ripley Junior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1589 S Benham Rd
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-0909
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-0909
Gr: 7-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Batesville Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Mulberry St
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-5175
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-5175
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Milan Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
609 N Warpath Dr
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-1616
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-1616
Gr: 7-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Jac-cen-del Middle School High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4586 N Us 421
Osgood, IN 47037
(812) 689-4643
Osgood, IN 47037
(812) 689-4643
Gr: 7-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Southeastern Career Center
Vocational School
901 West Us 50
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-5253
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-5253
Gr: 6-12
Ripley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ripley-ohio-dearborn Special Educational Coop (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
925 N Meridian St Suite 100
Sunman, IN 47041
(812) 623-2212
Sunman, IN 47041
(812) 623-2212
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ripley County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ripley County, IN include South Ripley Junior High School, Batesville Middle School and Milan Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ripley County?
5 public middle schools are located in Ripley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ripley County?
Ripley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% 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 Ripley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ripley County include: South Ripley Junior High School vs. Jac-cen-del Middle School High School, Jac-cen-del Middle School High School vs. South Ripley Junior High School
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