Best Schools in Jefferson County, IN
Jefferson County, IN has 12 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,494 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Jefferson County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, IN
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Consolidated High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 847 Students
2. Southwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern-jefferson Co Con • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 361 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, IN
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 743 Students
2. Southwestern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern-jefferson Co Con • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, IN
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pope John Xxiii Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pope John Xxiii Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
2. Deputy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 112 Students
3. Southwestern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern-jefferson Co Con • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
4. Lydia Middleton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 335 Students
5. Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 211 Students
6. Canaan Community Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canaan Community Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 183 Students
7. Anderson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 457 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson County, IN has a total population of 33,147 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, IN
How many schools are in Jefferson County, IN?
Jefferson County, IN has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,494 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Jefferson County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Jefferson County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson 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: 19%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
4 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (2)
- Madison Consolidated Schools (6 schools)
- Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con (3 schools)