For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,173 students in Sullivan County, IN (there are , serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Sullivan County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Sullivan County, IN are Northeast East Elementary School, Sullivan Middle School and Carlisle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sullivan County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Sullivan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Sullivan County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast East Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 N Vine St
Hymera, IN 47855
(812) 383-4671
Hymera, IN 47855
(812) 383-4671
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 W Frakes St
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 W Eaton St
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Northeast North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
417 W Main St
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 696-2176
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 696-2176
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Carlisle Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 W Eaton St.
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Gr: 6-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 W Frakes St
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-3341
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-3341
Gr: PK-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Sullivan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
902 N Section
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-6301
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-6301
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Dugger Union Community School Corp
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7356 East County Road 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-7109
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-7109
Gr: K-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
North Central Jr/sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 E Cr 975 N
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 397-2132
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 397-2132
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Sullivan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7356 East Cr 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2025
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2025
Gr: K-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
620 North Washington Street
Shelburn, IN 47879
(812) 397-5390
Shelburn, IN 47879
(812) 397-5390
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rural Community Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2385 N Sr 63
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 382-4500
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 382-4500
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
820 N Section
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Gr: 7-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
7356 East Cr 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2729
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2729
Gr: 7-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
6908 South Old Hwy Us 41
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-5050
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-5050
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sullivan County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Sullivan County, IN include Northeast East Elementary School, Sullivan Middle School and Carlisle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sullivan County?
9 public schools are located in Sullivan County.
What percentage of students in Sullivan County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Sullivan County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County public schools minority enrollment is 5% 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 Sullivan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sullivan County include: Sullivan High School vs. North Central Jr/sr High School, North Central Jr/sr High School vs. Sullivan High School, Northeast East Elementary School vs. Sullivan Elementary School
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