For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,511 students in Jackson County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, IN are Brownstown Central High School, Seymour Senior High School and Medora Jr & Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Jackson County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brownstown Central High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
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 high schools in Jackson County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, IN include Brownstown Central High School, Seymour Senior High School and Medora Jr & Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
4 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: Brownstown Central High School vs. Seymour Senior High School, Seymour Senior High School vs. Brownstown Central High School
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