For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,110 students in Brown County, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Brown County, IN are Van Buren Elementary School, Brown County Middle School and Brown County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Brown County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4045 State Road 135 South
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Brown County Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 S Schoolhouse Ln
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6605
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6605
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Brown County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 School House Lane
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6606
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6606
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brown County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Brown County, IN include Van Buren Elementary School, Brown County Middle School and Brown County High School.
How many public schools are located in Brown County?
3 public schools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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