For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,833 students in Jennings County, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 244 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Jennings County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Jennings County, IN are Graham Creek Elementary School, Hayden Elementary School and Scipio Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jennings County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Jennings County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 Jennings County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Graham Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7910 S Cr 90 W
Commiskey, IN 47227
(812) 346-4179
Commiskey, IN 47227
(812) 346-4179
Grades: K-6
| 260 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hayden Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
55 S Cr 685 W
Hayden, IN 47245
(812) 346-2813
Hayden, IN 47245
(812) 346-2813
Grades: K-6
| 263 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Scipio Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6320 N Hwy 7
Scipio, IN 47273
(812) 392-2055
Scipio, IN 47273
(812) 392-2055
Grades: K-6
| 232 students
Rank: #44.
Brush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4275 E Us Hwy 50
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 458-6582
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 458-6582
Grades: K-6
| 293 students
Rank: #55.
Jennings County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4940
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4940
Grades: 7-8
| 620 students
Rank: #66.
Jennings County High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5588
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5588
Grades: 9-12
| 1,174 students
Rank: #77.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Cr 500 N
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
Grades: PK-6
| 398 students
Rank: #88.
North Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
Grades: PK-6
| 593 students
Jennings County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Webster St
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-7830
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-7830
Grades: PK-K
| 144 students
1200 West O And M Ave
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-2905
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-2905
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jennings County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Jennings County, IN include Graham Creek Elementary School, Hayden Elementary School and Scipio Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jennings County?
8 public schools are located in Jennings County.
What percentage of students in Jennings County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Jennings County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jennings County?
Jennings 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 Jennings County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jennings County include: Sand Creek Elementary School vs. Scipio Elementary School, Brush Creek Elementary School vs. Graham Creek Elementary School, Graham Creek Elementary School vs. Brush Creek Elementary School
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