For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,033 students in Washington County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 44 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Washington County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, IN are West Washington Elementary School, Eastern High School and East Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Washington County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Washington Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8030 W Batt Rd
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
(812) 755-4934
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
(812) 755-4934
Grades: K-6
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Eastern High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 N Eastern School Rd E-3
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-3931
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-3931
Grades: 9-12
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
East Washington Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 N Eastern School Rd
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-2929
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-2929
Grades: PK-4
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Salem High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 N Harrison St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3904
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3904
Grades: 9-12
| 533 students
Rank: #55.
West Washington Jr-sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8028 W Batt Rd
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
(812) 755-4996
Campbellsburg, IN 47108
(812) 755-4996
Grades: 7-12
| 410 students
Rank: #66.
Bradie Shrum Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11101 N Shelby St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 833-3700
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 833-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 784 students
Rank: #77.
East Washington Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 N Eastern School Rd E-5
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-5000
Pekin, IN 47165
(812) 967-5000
Grades: 5-8
| 433 students
Rank: #88.
Salem Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 N Harrison St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3808
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-3808
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 North Shelby St
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4376
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-4376
Grades: 3-7
| 464 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, IN include West Washington Elementary School, Eastern High School and East Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County, IN?
8 public schools are located in Washington County, IN.
What percentage of students in Washington County, IN go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Washington County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County, IN?
Washington County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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