For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,480 students in Sullivan County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Sullivan County, IN are Sullivan High School, Dugger Union Community School Corp and North Central Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sullivan County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Sullivan County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Sullivan County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Central Jr/sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sullivan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sullivan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
902 N Section
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-6301
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-6301
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Dugger Union Community School Corp
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7356 East County Road 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-7109
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-7109
Gr: K-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
North Central Jr/sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 E Cr 975 N
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 397-2132
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 397-2132
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Sullivan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7356 East Cr 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2025
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2025
Gr: K-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
620 North Washington Street
Shelburn, IN 47879
(812) 397-5390
Shelburn, IN 47879
(812) 397-5390
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rural Community Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2385 N Sr 63
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 382-4500
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 382-4500
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
820 N Section
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Gr: 7-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
7356 East Cr 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2729
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2729
Gr: 7-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
6908 South Old Hwy Us 41
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-5050
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-5050
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sullivan County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Sullivan County, IN include Sullivan High School, Dugger Union Community School Corp and North Central Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sullivan County?
3 public high schools are located in Sullivan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Sullivan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sullivan County include: Sullivan High School vs. North Central Jr/sr High School, North Central Jr/sr High School vs. Sullivan High School
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