Crawford County Middle School

Crawford County Middle School serves 277 sixth through eighth graders in Marengo, Indiana, and its numbers tell an immediate story. With a composite score of 9.1 out of 10, the school earns an Exceptional rating — placing it 27th out of 1,823 public schools statewide and outperforming 99% of Indiana schools across all grade levels. Among middle schools specifically, it ranks 5th of 330 in the state, a standing that puts it in genuinely elite company.

Academic performance (8.9) and growth (9.3) are both strong, with the growth score suggesting students make measurable gains year over year — not just a reflection of the community's starting point. The student-teacher ratio of 12.6 to 1 keeps class sizes manageable, giving teachers more direct contact time with each student. Crawford County Middle is a regular public school, meaning these results come without selective admissions or specialized enrollment criteria.

For families weighing options in Marengo or the broader Crawford County area, this is the clear standard-setter — a school performing at a level more often associated with well-resourced suburban districts.

Located in a rural area, Crawford County Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.