For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 854 students in Rising Sun, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Rising Sun, IN are Rising Sun High School, Ohio County Elementary School and Ohio County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rising Sun, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Rising Sun have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Rising Sun, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rising Sun High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 S Henrietta St
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2652
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2652
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
Ohio County Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
436 S Mulberry St
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Ohio County Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
436 S Mulberry St
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rising Sun, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Rising Sun, IN include Rising Sun High School, Ohio County Elementary School and Ohio County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rising Sun?
3 public schools are located in Rising Sun.
What is the racial composition of students in Rising Sun?
Rising Sun public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Rising Sun are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rising Sun include: Rising Sun High School vs. Ohio County Elementary School
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