For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 5,473 students in Ripley County, IN (there are 3 private schools, serving 517 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Ripley County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ripley County, IN are Batesville High School, Batesville Intermediate School and South Ripley Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripley County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Ripley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Ripley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Batesville High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
One Bulldog Blvd
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-4384
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-4384
Gr: 9-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Batesville Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
707 W Columbus Ave
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-5701
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-5701
Gr: 3-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
South Ripley Junior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1589 S Benham Rd
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-0909
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-0909
Gr: 7-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Batesville Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Mulberry St
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-5175
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-5175
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
South Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1568 S Benham Rd
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-5383
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-5383
Gr: PK-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Milan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
418 E Carr St
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-2922
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-2922
Gr: K-4 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Sunman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
925 N Meridian
Sunman, IN 47041
(812) 623-2235
Sunman, IN 47041
(812) 623-2235
Gr: K-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
South Ripley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1589 S Benham Rd
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-5303
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-5303
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Milan Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
609 N Warpath Dr
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-1616
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-1616
Gr: 7-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Jac-cen-del Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4544 N Us 421
Osgood, IN 47037
(812) 689-4144
Osgood, IN 47037
(812) 689-4144
Gr: PK-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
Milan Intermediate School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
609 N Warpath Dr
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-1616
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-1616
Gr: 5-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Jac-cen-del Middle School High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4586 N Us 421
Osgood, IN 47037
(812) 689-4643
Osgood, IN 47037
(812) 689-4643
Gr: 7-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Milan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
609 N Warpath Dr
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-3096
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-3096
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
760 Sr 46 W
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-4509
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-4509
Gr: PK-2 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Ripley-ohio-dearborn Special Educational Coop
Special Education School
925 N Meridian St Suite 100
Sunman, IN 47041
(812) 623-2212
Sunman, IN 47041
(812) 623-2212
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Southeastern Career Center
Vocational School
901 West Us 50
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-5253
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-5253
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ripley County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Ripley County, IN include Batesville High School, Batesville Intermediate School and South Ripley Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Ripley County?
15 public schools are located in Ripley County.
What percentage of students in Ripley County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Ripley County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ripley County?
Ripley County public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Ripley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ripley County include: Sunman Elementary School vs. South Ripley Elementary School, Jac-cen-del Elementary School vs. South Ripley Elementary School, Milan Elementary School vs. South Ripley Elementary School
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