For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 831 students in Rising Sun, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Rising Sun, IN are Ohio County Elementary School, Rising Sun High 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 31% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Rising Sun, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ohio County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rising Sun, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Rising Sun, IN include Ohio County Elementary School, Rising Sun High 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (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: Ohio County Elementary School vs. Rising Sun High School, Rising Sun High School vs. Ohio County Elementary School
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