Best Schools in Jackson County, IN
Jackson County, IN has 23 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 13 elementary) serving 10,897 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Jackson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, IN
The top high schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brownstown Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 475 Students
2. Columbus East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1535 Students
3. Seymour Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seymour Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1690 Students
4. Crothersville Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crothersville Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 221 Students
5. Medora Jr & Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medora Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 110 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, IN
The top middle schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 904 Students
2. Brownstown Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 323 Students
3. Seymour Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seymour Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1178 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, IN
The top elementary schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lutheran Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lutheran Central School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 131 Students
2. Cortland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seymour Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 138 Students
3. Rockcreek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 353 Students
4. St Ambrose Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ambrose Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 143 Students
5. Emerson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seymour Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 323 Students
6. Medora Stem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medora Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 100 Students
7. Brownstown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students
8. Seymour-redding Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seymour Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 734 Students
9. Crothersville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crothersville Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 220 Students
10. Seymour-jackson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seymour Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 660 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson County, IN has a total population of 46,428 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson County, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jackson County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson County, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jackson County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jackson County, IN
How many schools are in Jackson County, IN?
Jackson County, IN has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 10,897 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Jackson County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jackson County
4 places in Jackson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Seymour (7)
- Brownstown (3)
- Crothersville (2)
- Medora (2)
School districts (2)
- Seymour Community Schools (7 schools)
- Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp (3 schools)