For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,023 students in Jennings County, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 236 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Jennings County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Jennings County, IN are Jennings County High School, Graham Creek Elementary School and Scipio Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jennings County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Jennings County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Jennings County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jennings County High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5588
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5588
Grades: 9-12
| 1,181 students
Rank: #22.
Graham Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7910 S Cr 90 W
Commiskey, IN 47227
(812) 346-4179
Commiskey, IN 47227
(812) 346-4179
Grades: K-6
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
Scipio Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6320 N Hwy 7
Scipio, IN 47273
(812) 392-2055
Scipio, IN 47273
(812) 392-2055
Grades: K-6
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Hayden Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
55 S Cr 685 W
Hayden, IN 47245
(812) 346-2813
Hayden, IN 47245
(812) 346-2813
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
Rank: #55.
Brush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4275 E Us Hwy 50
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 458-6582
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 458-6582
Grades: K-6
| 338 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jennings County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4940
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4940
Grades: 7-8
| 636 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
North Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
Grades: K-6
| 632 students
Rank: #88.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Cr 500 N
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Jennings County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Webster St
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-7830
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-7830
Grades: PK-K
| 144 students
1200 West O And M Ave
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-2905
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-2905
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jennings County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Jennings County, IN include Jennings County High School, Graham Creek Elementary School and Scipio Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jennings County, IN?
8 public schools are located in Jennings County, IN.
What percentage of students in Jennings County, IN go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Jennings County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jennings County, IN?
Jennings County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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