For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,554 students in Jackson County, IN (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,086 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, IN are Emerson Elementary School, Cortland Elementary School and Medora Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Emerson Dr
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-2596
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-2596
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Cortland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6687 N Cr 400 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7483
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7483
Gr: K-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Medora Stem Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
82 S George
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Brownstown Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Elm St
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3453
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3453
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Brownstown Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 S Base Rd
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3680
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3680
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Seymour-redding Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N Ewing St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5621
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5621
Gr: PK-4 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Brownstown Central Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 W Walnut St
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-4947
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-4947
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Seymour Senior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1350 W 2nd St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-4384
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-4384
Gr: 9-12 | 1,726 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Seymour Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 N O'brien St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5453
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5453
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Seymour-jackson Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 B Ave East
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5709
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5709
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Crothersville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
109 S Preston St
Crothersville, IN 47229
(812) 793-2622
Crothersville, IN 47229
(812) 793-2622
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Margaret R Brown Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Miller Ln
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5539
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5539
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1313.
Medora Jr & Sr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
82 S George
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1414.
Crothersville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
109 N Preston St
Crothersville, IN 47229
(812) 793-2051
Crothersville, IN 47229
(812) 793-2051
Gr: 6-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
1000 S Poplar St.
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 525-9571
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 525-9571
Gr: 5-6 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4696 West Columbus Pk
Freetown, IN 47235
(812) 497-2911
Freetown, IN 47235
(812) 497-2911
Gr: K-5
Jackson County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
150 E Sr 250
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2981
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2981
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 27%
S.a.m.s. Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
321 E 16th St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-0593
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-0593
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, IN include Emerson Elementary School, Cortland Elementary School and Medora Stem Academy.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
15 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jackson County include: Brownstown Central High School vs. Seymour Senior High School, Seymour Senior High School vs. Brownstown Central High School, Medora Stem Academy vs. Crothersville Elementary School
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