For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,278 students in Jay County, IN.
The top ranked public high school in Jay County, IN is Jay County Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jay County, IN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Jay County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Jay County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jay County Jr/sr High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Jay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jay County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2072 W Sr 67
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9306
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-9306
Gr: 7-12 | 1,278 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Jay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
827 High St
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8890
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8890
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
390 W Pleasant St
Pennville, IN 47369
(260) 731-2551
Pennville, IN 47369
(260) 731-2551
Gr: K-5 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jay County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Jay County, IN include Jay County Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jay County?
1 public high schools are located in Jay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jay County?
Jay County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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