For the 2026-27 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 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jennings County, IN are Graham Creek Elementary School, Scipio Elementary School and Hayden 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 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% 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 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Jennings County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Graham Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7910 S Cr 90 W
Commiskey, IN 47227
(812) 346-4179
Commiskey, IN 47227
(812) 346-4179
Gr: K-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Scipio Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6320 N Hwy 7
Scipio, IN 47273
(812) 392-2055
Scipio, IN 47273
(812) 392-2055
Gr: K-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Hayden Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Brush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
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
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
North Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
Gr: PK-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Jennings County Middle School
(Math: 24% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Jennings County High School
(Math: 15% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,188 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Cr 500 N
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Jennings County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Webster St
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-7830
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-7830
Gr: PK-K | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1200 West O And M Ave
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-2905
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-2905
Gr: 7-12
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, Scipio Elementary School and Hayden 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 89%).
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 38% (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: North Vernon Elementary School vs. Scipio Elementary School, Brush Creek Elementary School vs. Hayden Elementary School, Sand Creek Elementary School vs. Scipio Elementary School
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