For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,115 students in Jefferson County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, IN are Madison Consolidated High School and Southwestern 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 25% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Jefferson County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
167 S Main Cross St
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6230
Hanover, IN 47243
(812) 866-6230
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 and Southwestern High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
2 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson County include: Southwestern High School vs. Madison Consolidated High School, Madison Consolidated High School vs. Southwestern High School
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