Best Schools in Posey County, IN
Posey County, IN has 12 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,020 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Posey County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Posey County, IN
The top high schools in Posey County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Posey High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd North Posey Co Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 428 Students
2. Mount Vernon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Mount Vernon • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
Best Middle Schools in Posey County, IN
The top middle schools in Posey County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Posey Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd North Posey Co Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 226 Students
2. Mount Vernon Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Mount Vernon • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 487 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Posey County, IN
The top elementary schools in Posey County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Wendel Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Wendel Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 219 Students
2. South Terrace Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd North Posey Co Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 381 Students
3. Marrs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Mount Vernon • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
4. St Philip School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Philip School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 161 Students
5. Farmersville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Mount Vernon • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
6. North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd North Posey Co Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 402 Students
7. West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Mount Vernon • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students
8. St Matthew Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Matthew Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Posey County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Posey County, IN has a total population of 25,222 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Posey 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 Posey County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Posey County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Posey 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 Posey County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Posey County, IN
How many schools are in Posey County, IN?
Posey County, IN has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,020 students in total.
How do schools in Posey County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Posey County score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Posey County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Posey 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: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Posey County
3 places in Posey County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Mount Vernon (5)
- Poseyville (3)
- Wadesville (1)
School districts (2)
- MSD Mount Vernon (5 schools)
- MSD North Posey Co Schools (4 schools)