Best Schools in Martinsville, Indiana
10 schools · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Martinsville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Centerton Elementary School
Elementary · Msd Martinsville Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Green Township Elementary School
Elementary · Msd Martinsville Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
John R. Wooden Middle School
Middle · Msd Martinsville Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Martinsville for 2026 are Centerton Elementary School (8.4/10), Green Township Elementary School (7.8/10), and John R. Wooden Middle School (7.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
10
9 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$219,400
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
10
9 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$219,400
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.4/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Martinsville schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +22.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Martinsville schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Martinsville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 rated schools; 10 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centerton Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Green Township Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | John R. Wooden Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Waverly Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | South Elementary School of Communications | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Bell Intermediate Academy | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Martinsville High School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Poston Road Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $77,724
- Median home value
- $219,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Avg commute
- 32 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 80%
30% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Martinsville compares
Indiana rank
#128 of 220
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Indiana avg (6.4)
Median household income
$78k
108% of Indiana median
Schools in this city
10
Msd Martinsville Schools runs 89% of Martinsville's public schools
Martinsville touches 2 districts, but Msd Martinsville Schools is the one most addresses actually attend.
Msd Martinsville Schools accounts for 8 of 9 public schools (89%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 1.
Among 9 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.2 to 8.4 — the spread is inside Martinsville, not a citywide average.
- Msd Martinsville Schools8 public · 89%
- Mooresville Con School Corp1 public · 11%
About Schools in Martinsville, Indiana
Martinsville's public school system spans 9 ranked schools, with a city average of 6.3 out of 10. The performance range is wide — a full three points separate the city's highest-rated school from its lowest entry on this list. That gap matters for families who have any flexibility in school selection. The strongest options cluster at the elementary level, making the early school years the best moment for parents to act on school choice.
Only 2 of the 9 ranked schools, or 22%, score at 7 or higher. Both are elementary schools. Green Township Elementary School leads the city with an 8.8 — the top score in Martinsville by a wide margin relative to most of the field. Centerton Elementary School follows at 8.7, essentially a statistical tie for the top spot. These two schools represent a meaningfully different academic environment than the rest of the city's options, and families who can access either one are in a strong position for their children's elementary years.
The middle tier tells a more modest story. Waverly Elementary School scores 6.8, above the city average but a step below the top two. John R. Wooden Middle School scores 6.3, landing exactly at the city average — the clearest signal of what the middle school experience looks like in Martinsville. South Elementary School of Communications comes in at 5.8, below the city average and worth a closer look at the data before enrolling.
The practical takeaway for parents: Martinsville's elementary tier has genuine standouts, but they're concentrated in two schools. With 78% of the city's ranked schools falling below a 7, individual school selection matters far more than the district's overall reputation. Families entering the system should focus first on Green Township or Centerton if attendance boundaries allow. Parents of middle schoolers face a thinner set of options — one ranked school sitting at the city average — and should factor that transition into long-term planning before committing to a neighborhood or district.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 130 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.4 |
| 2 | 143 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.8 |
| 3 | 375 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.5 |
| 4 | 281 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.0 |
| 5 | 418 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.2 |
| 6 | 246 students · Pre-K–4th | 4.2 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 593 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 2 | 510 students · 5th–6th | 5.7 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,315 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tabernacle Christian SchoolPrivate 378 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
Schools in Martinsville
Martinsville, Indiana · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$77,724
Median Home Value
$219,400
Median Rent
$978/mo
Population
32,339
College Educated
20%
Homeownership
80%
Avg Commute
32 min
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Community Profile
Martinsville has a median household income of $77,724. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $219,400, with a median rent of $978/month. The local poverty rate of 8.4% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Indiana
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Martinsville, Indiana
How many schools are in Martinsville, Indiana?
Martinsville has 10 schools, including 9 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Martinsville, Indiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Martinsville is 6.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Martinsville, Indiana?
The top-ranked school in Martinsville on MySchoolScout is Centerton Elementary School with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Martinsville, Indiana?
The top-ranked elementary school in Martinsville on MySchoolScout is Centerton Elementary School with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Martinsville, Indiana?
The top-ranked middle school in Martinsville on MySchoolScout is John R. Wooden Middle School with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What is the best high school in Martinsville, Indiana?
The top-ranked high school in Martinsville on MySchoolScout is Martinsville High School with a composite score of 5.0/10.
How many school districts serve Martinsville, Indiana?
Martinsville is served by 2 school districts: Msd Martinsville Schools, Mooresville Con School Corp.
What is the education level in Martinsville, Indiana?
According to Census data, 20% of adults in Martinsville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Martinsville, Indiana?
The median household income in Martinsville is approximately $77,724 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Martinsville, Indiana?
Yes, Martinsville has 1 private school alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is Tabernacle Christian School with a score of 6.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Martinsville, Indiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Martinsville is 14.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Martinsville, Indiana?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.