Top 3 Best Jefferson County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,203 students in Jefferson County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, IN are Madison Consolidated High School, Southwestern High School and E.o. Muncie Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Jefferson County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southwestern High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Consolidated High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
743 Clifty Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8408
Grades: 9-12
| 737 students
Rank: #22.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
167 S Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-1240
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
E.o. Muncie Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Lanier Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 274-8004
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jefferson County, IN

Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7045 West Main St
Dupont, IN 47231
(812) 273-8520
Grades: K-5
| 116 students
419 East St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8524
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
800 Bus Stop Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-6154
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2325 Cherry Dr
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8528
Grades: PK
| 90 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, IN include Madison Consolidated High School, Southwestern High School and E.o. Muncie Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County, IN?
3 public high schools are located in Jefferson County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, IN?
Jefferson County, IN public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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