For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,473 students in Ripley County, IN (there are , serving 525 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Ripley County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Ripley County, IN are Batesville Intermediate School, Batesville High School and Batesville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ripley County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Ripley County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Ripley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Batesville Intermediate School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
707 W Columbus Ave
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-5701
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-5701
Grades: 3-5
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Batesville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
One Bulldog Blvd
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-4384
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-4384
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Rank: #33.
Batesville Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Mulberry St
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-5175
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-5175
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
Rank: #44.
South Ripley Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1589 S Benham Rd
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-0909
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-0909
Grades: 7-8
| 163 students
Rank: #55.
South Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1568 S Benham Rd
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-5383
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-5383
Grades: PK-6
| 575 students
Rank: #66.
Milan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
418 E Carr St
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-2922
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-2922
Grades: K-4
| 421 students
Rank: #77.
South Ripley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1589 S Benham Rd
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-5303
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-5303
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Rank: #88.
Milan Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 N Warpath Dr
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-1616
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-1616
Grades: 7-8
| 169 students
Rank: #99.
Sunman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
925 N Meridian
Sunman, IN 47041
(812) 623-2235
Sunman, IN 47041
(812) 623-2235
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1010.
Jac-cen-del Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4544 N Us 421
Osgood, IN 47037
(812) 689-4144
Osgood, IN 47037
(812) 689-4144
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Jac-cen-del Middle School High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4586 N Us 421
Osgood, IN 47037
(812) 689-4643
Osgood, IN 47037
(812) 689-4643
Grades: 7-12
| 384 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Milan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
609 N Warpath Dr
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-3096
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-3096
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #1313.
Milan Intermediate School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
609 N Warpath Dr
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-1616
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-1616
Grades: 5-6
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
760 Sr 46 W
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-4509
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-4509
Grades: PK-2
| 568 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeastern Career Center
Vocational School
901 West Us 50
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-5253
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-5253
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Ripley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ripley-ohio-dearborn Special Educational Coop (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
925 N Meridian St Suite 100
Sunman, IN 47041
(812) 623-2212
Sunman, IN 47041
(812) 623-2212
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ripley County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Ripley County, IN include Batesville Intermediate School, Batesville High School and Batesville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ripley County?
15 public schools are located in Ripley County.
What percentage of students in Ripley County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Ripley County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ripley County?
Ripley County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Ripley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ripley County include: Sunman Elementary School vs. South Ripley Elementary School, South Ripley High School vs. Milan High School, Jac-cen-del Elementary School vs. South Ripley Elementary School
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