For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,133 students in Jefferson County, IN (there are 4 private schools, serving 927 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, IN are Lydia Middleton Elementary School, Deputy Elementary School and Madison Consolidated High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lydia Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
714 W Main St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8005
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8005
Grades: PK-4
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Deputy Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14350 W Mulberry
Deputy, IN 47230
(812) 274-8007
Deputy, IN 47230
(812) 274-8007
Grades: PK-4
| 112 students
Rank: #33.
Madison Consolidated High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
743 Clifty Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8408
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8408
Grades: 9-12
| 737 students
Rank: #44.
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2485 N Rykers' Ridge Rd
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8006
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8006
Grades: PK-4
| 229 students
Rank: #55.
Madison Consolidated Jr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 8th St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8003
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8003
Grades: 3-8
| 778 students
Rank: #66.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
273 South Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6215
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6215
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #77.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
167 S Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-1240
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-1240
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #88.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2325 Cherry Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Grades: PK-4
| 435 students
Rank: #99.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
169 S Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6244
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6244
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Rank: #1010.
Canaan Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8775 N Canaan Main St
Canaan, IN 47224
(812) 839-0003
Canaan, IN 47224
(812) 839-0003
Grades: K-7
| 126 students
Rank: #1111.
E.o. Muncie Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Lanier Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7045 West Main St
Dupont, IN 47231
(812) 273-8520
Dupont, IN 47231
(812) 273-8520
Grades: K-5
| 116 students
419 East St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8524
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8524
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
800 Bus Stop Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-6154
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-6154
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2325 Cherry Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8528
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8528
Grades: PK
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, IN include Lydia Middleton Elementary School, Deputy Elementary School and Madison Consolidated High School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County, IN?
11 public schools are located in Jefferson County, IN.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County, IN go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, IN?
Jefferson County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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