Top 5 Best Jennings County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,975 students in Jennings County, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 231 private students). 95% 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 Jennings County High School, Graham Creek 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 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Jennings County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jennings County High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5588
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5588
Grades: 9-12
| 1,163 students
Rank: #22.
Graham Creek Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7910 S Cr 90 W
Commiskey, IN 47227
(812) 346-4179
Commiskey, IN 47227
(812) 346-4179
Grades: K-6
| 240 students
Rank: #33.
Scipio Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
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
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
Hayden Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55 S Cr 685 W
Hayden, IN 47245
(812) 346-2813
Hayden, IN 47245
(812) 346-2813
Grades: K-6
| 297 students
Rank: #55.
Brush Creek Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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
| 330 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jennings County Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 36%
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
| 646 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
North Vernon Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
Grades: PK-6
| 619 students
Rank: #88.
Sand Creek Elementary School
Math: 33% | 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
| 381 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 are Jennings County High School, Graham Creek Elementary School and Scipio Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jennings County, IN?
8 public schools are located in Jennings County, IN.
What percentage of students in Jennings County, IN go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Jennings County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jennings County, IN?
Jennings County, IN minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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