For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,554 students in Jackson County, IN (there are , serving 1,086 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, IN are Emerson Elementary School, Medora Stem Academy and Cortland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Emerson Dr
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-2596
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-2596
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Medora Stem Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
82 S George
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 100 students
Rank: #33.
Cortland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6687 N Cr 400 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7483
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7483
Grades: K-5
| 104 students
Rank: #44.
Brownstown Central Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 W Walnut St
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-4947
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-4947
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
Rank: #55.
Brownstown Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
612 S Base Rd
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3680
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3680
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #66.
Brownstown Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Elm St
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3453
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-3453
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #77.
Seymour-redding Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 N Ewing St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5621
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5621
Grades: PK-4
| 624 students
Rank: #88.
Seymour Senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 W 2nd St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-4384
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-4384
Grades: 9-12
| 1,726 students
Rank: #99.
Seymour-jackson Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
508 B Ave East
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5709
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5709
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #1010.
Seymour Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 N O'brien St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5453
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5453
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #1111.
Crothersville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
109 S Preston St
Crothersville, IN 47229
(812) 793-2622
Crothersville, IN 47229
(812) 793-2622
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #1212.
Margaret R Brown Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Miller Ln
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5539
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5539
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1313.
Medora Jr & Sr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
82 S George
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Grades: 6-12
| 96 students
Rank: #1414.
Crothersville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
109 N Preston St
Crothersville, IN 47229
(812) 793-2051
Crothersville, IN 47229
(812) 793-2051
Grades: 6-12
| 220 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 S Poplar St.
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 525-9571
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 525-9571
Grades: 5-6
| 831 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4696 West Columbus Pk
Freetown, IN 47235
(812) 497-2911
Freetown, IN 47235
(812) 497-2911
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Jackson County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
150 E Sr 250
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2981
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2981
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
S.a.m.s. Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
321 E 16th St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-0593
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-0593
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, IN include Emerson Elementary School, Medora Stem Academy and Cortland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
15 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jackson County include: Brownstown Central High School vs. Seymour Senior High School, Seymour Senior High School vs. Brownstown Central High School, Medora Stem Academy vs. Crothersville Elementary School
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