For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,281 students in Seymour, IN (there are 6 private schools, serving 823 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Seymour, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Seymour, IN are Emerson Elementary School, Cortland Elementary School and Seymour Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seymour, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Seymour have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Seymour, IN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Emerson Dr
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-2596
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-2596
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Cortland Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6687 N Cr 400 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7483
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7483
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
Rank: #33.
Seymour Senior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 W 2nd St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-4384
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-4384
Grades: 9-12
| 1,605 students
Rank: #44.
Seymour-redding Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N Ewing St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5621
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5621
Grades: K-5
| 687 students
Rank: #55.
Seymour-jackson Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 B Ave East
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5709
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5709
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #66.
Seymour Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 N O'brien St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5453
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5453
Grades: 6-8
| 1,192 students
Rank: #77.
Margaret R Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Miller Ln
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5539
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5539
Grades: K-5
| 671 students
Seymour, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
S.a.m.s. Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
321 E 16th St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-0593
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-0593
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Seymour, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Seymour, IN include Emerson Elementary School, Cortland Elementary School and Seymour Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Seymour, IN?
7 public schools are located in Seymour, IN.
What percentage of students in Seymour, IN go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Seymour, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Seymour, IN?
Seymour, IN public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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