For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,088 students in Sullivan County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Sullivan County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Sullivan County, IN are Northeast East Elementary School, Carlisle Elementary School and Sullivan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sullivan 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 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Sullivan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Sullivan County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northeast East Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 N Vine St
Hymera, IN 47855
(812) 383-4671
Hymera, IN 47855
(812) 383-4671
Grades: PK-6
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 W Eaton St
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Grades: K-5
| 166 students
Rank: #33.
Sullivan High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
902 N Section
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-6301
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-6301
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: #44.
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 W Frakes St
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 W Frakes St
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-3341
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-3341
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #66.
Northeast North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
417 W Main St
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 696-2176
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 696-2176
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
Rank: #77.
Carlisle Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 W Eaton St
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Grades: 6-8
| 87 students
Rank: #88.
North Central Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
910 E Cr 975 N
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 397-2132
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 397-2132
Grades: 7-12
| 371 students
Rank: #99.
Rural Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2385 N Sr 63
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 382-4500
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 382-4500
Grades: K-8
| 119 students
Rank: #1010.
Dugger Union Community School Corp
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7356 East County Road 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-7109
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-7109
Grades: K-12
| 533 students
Sullivan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7356 East Cr 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2025
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2025
Grades: K-6
| 145 students
620 North Washington Street
Shelburn, IN 47879
(812) 397-5390
Shelburn, IN 47879
(812) 397-5390
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
820 N Section
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Grades: 7-12
| 213 students
7356 East Cr 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2729
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2729
Grades: 7-12
| 168 students
6908 South Old Hwy Us 41
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-5050
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-5050
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sullivan County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Sullivan County, IN include Northeast East Elementary School, Carlisle Elementary School and Sullivan High School.
How many public schools are located in Sullivan County, IN?
10 public schools are located in Sullivan County, IN.
What percentage of students in Sullivan County, IN go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Sullivan County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan County, IN?
Sullivan County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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