Best Schools in Jay County, IN
Jay County, IN has 12 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,244 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Jay County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jay County, IN
The top high schools in Jay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jay County Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jay School Corporation • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1242 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jay County, IN
The top middle schools in Jay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delta Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delaware Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 633 Students
2. South Adams Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Adams Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jay County, IN
The top elementary schools in Jay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Jay Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jay School Corporation • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 540 Students
2. West Jay Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jay School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 249 Students
3. Bloomfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jay School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 288 Students
4. Redkey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jay School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 269 Students
5. East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jay School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 412 Students
6. Jay Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jay Creek School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 43 Students
7. Sunny Meadow School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunny Meadow School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 48 Students
8. Loblolly School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loblolly School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 62 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jay County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jay County, IN has a total population of 20,478 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jay 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 Jay County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jay County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jay 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 Jay County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jay County, IN
How many schools are in Jay County, IN?
Jay County, IN has 12 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,244 students in total.
How do schools in Jay County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Jay County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Jay County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jay 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: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jay County
4 places in Jay County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (1)
- Jay School Corporation (6 schools)