For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,695 students in Dubois County, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 524 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Dubois County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%). Dubois County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
The top ranked public schools in Dubois County, IN are Ireland Elementary School, Ferdinand Elementary School and Nancy Hanks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dubois County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Dubois County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Dubois County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ireland Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2386 N 500 W
Ireland, IN 47545
(812) 482-7751
Ireland, IN 47545
(812) 482-7751
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #22.
Ferdinand Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
402 E 8th St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Grades: PK-4
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19260 N Sr 162
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Crest Intermediate School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4770 S State Rd 162
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 817-0900
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 817-0900
Grades: 5-6
| 208 students
Rank: #55.
Forest Park Jr-sr High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1440 Michigan St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Grades: 7-12
| 521 students
Rank: #66.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4613 S Pine Ridge Rd
Birdseye, IN 47513
(812) 817-0900
Birdseye, IN 47513
(812) 817-0900
Grades: PK-4
| 232 students
Rank: #77.
Southridge Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1112 S Main St
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-3372
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-3372
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #88.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3799 N Portersville Rd
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-2529
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-2529
Grades: PK-5
| 957 students
Rank: #99.
Southridge High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1110 S Main St
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-2272
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-2272
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Rank: #1010.
Jasper High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 St Charles St
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6050
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,100 students
Rank: #1111.
Northeast Dubois Jr/sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4711 N Dubois Rd
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-2251
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-2251
Grades: 7-12
| 373 students
Rank: #1212.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 Meridian St
Holland, IN 47541
(812) 536-2441
Holland, IN 47541
(812) 536-2441
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #1313.
Northeast Dubois Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4550 N Fourth St
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-2181
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-2181
Grades: 3-6
| 229 students
Rank: #1414.
Jasper Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 Portersville Rd
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6454
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6454
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #1515.
Huntingburg Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 W Sunset Dr
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-1172
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-1172
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #1616.
Northeast Dubois Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5533 E St Raphael St
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-3011
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-3011
Grades: PK-2
| 246 students
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Children's Cooperative
Special Education School
1520 St Charles St Suite 2
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6661
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6661
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Dubois County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6748 E Main Cross St
Celestine, IN 47521
(812) 678-2777
Celestine, IN 47521
(812) 678-2777
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
401 W 5th St
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-1406
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-1406
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
4464 S Ohio St
Saint Anthony, IN 47575
(812) 326-2566
Saint Anthony, IN 47575
(812) 326-2566
Grades: K-4
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dubois County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Dubois County, IN include Ireland Elementary School, Ferdinand Elementary School and Nancy Hanks Elementary School. Dubois County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public schools are located in Dubois County?
17 public schools are located in Dubois County.
What percentage of students in Dubois County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Dubois County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dubois County?
Dubois County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Dubois County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dubois County include: Northeast Dubois Intermediate School vs. Southridge Middle School, Jasper Middle School vs. Southridge Middle School, Holland Elementary School vs. Huntingburg Elementary School
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