For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,244 students in Vermillion County, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Vermillion County, IN are Central Elementary School, Van Duyn Elementary School and South Vermillion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vermillion County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Vermillion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Vermillion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
208 S 9th St
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7731
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7731
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Van Duyn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15095 S Range Line Rd
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7761
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7761
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
South Vermillion High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
770 W Wildcat Dr
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-3551
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-3551
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #44.
North Vermillion Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5585 N Falcon Dr
Cayuga, IN 47928
(765) 492-7010
Cayuga, IN 47928
(765) 492-7010
Grades: PK-6
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
South Vermillion Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 W Wildcat Dr
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7727
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7727
Grades: 5-8
| 487 students
Rank: #66.
North Vermillion High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5555 N Falcon Dr
Cayuga, IN 47928
(765) 492-3364
Cayuga, IN 47928
(765) 492-3364
Grades: 7-12
| 349 students
Vermillion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
72 E 1100 S
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7718
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7718
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vermillion County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Vermillion County, IN include Central Elementary School, Van Duyn Elementary School and South Vermillion High School.
How many public schools are located in Vermillion County?
6 public schools are located in Vermillion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vermillion County?
Vermillion County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Vermillion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Vermillion County include: North Vermillion High School vs. South Vermillion High School, South Vermillion High School vs. North Vermillion High School
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