For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,046 students in Jefferson County, IN (there are 4 private schools, serving 914 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, IN are Deputy Elementary School, Lydia Middleton Elementary School and Rykers' Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deputy Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14350 W Mulberry
Deputy, IN 47230
(812) 274-8007
Deputy, IN 47230
(812) 274-8007
Grades: PK-4
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Lydia Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
714 W Main St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8005
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8005
Grades: PK-4
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2485 N Rykers' Ridge Rd
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8006
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8006
Grades: PK-4
| 204 students
Rank: #44.
Southwestern Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 South Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6215
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6215
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #55.
Madison Consolidated Jr High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 8th St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8003
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8003
Grades: 5-8
| 688 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Madison Consolidated High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
743 Clifty Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8408
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8408
Grades: 9-12
| 761 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
167 S Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-1240
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-1240
Grades: 9-12
| 354 students
Rank: #88.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2325 Cherry Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Grades: PK-4
| 461 students
Rank: #99.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
169 S Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6244
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6244
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Rank: #1010.
Canaan Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8775 N Canaan Main St
Canaan, IN 47224
(812) 839-0003
Canaan, IN 47224
(812) 839-0003
Grades: K-8
| 202 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7045 West Main St
Dupont, IN 47231
(812) 273-8520
Dupont, IN 47231
(812) 273-8520
Grades: K-5
| 116 students
800 Lanier Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
419 East St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8524
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8524
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
800 Bus Stop Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-6154
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-6154
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2325 Cherry Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8528
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8528
Grades: PK
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, IN include Deputy Elementary School, Lydia Middleton Elementary School and Rykers' Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County?
10 public schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jefferson County include: Southwestern High School vs. Madison Consolidated High School, Madison Consolidated High School vs. Southwestern High School, Madison Consolidated Jr High School vs. Southwestern Middle School
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