For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,244 students in Vermillion County, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Vermillion County, IN are Central Elementary School, South Vermillion High School and Van Duyn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vermillion County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Vermillion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Vermillion County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
208 S 9th St
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7731
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7731
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
South Vermillion High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
770 W Wildcat Dr
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-3551
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-3551
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Van Duyn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15095 S Range Line Rd
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7761
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7761
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
North Vermillion Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5585 N Falcon Dr
Cayuga, IN 47928
(765) 492-7010
Cayuga, IN 47928
(765) 492-7010
Gr: PK-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
South Vermillion Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 W Wildcat Dr
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7727
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7727
Gr: 5-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
North Vermillion High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5555 N Falcon Dr
Cayuga, IN 47928
(765) 492-3364
Cayuga, IN 47928
(765) 492-3364
Gr: 7-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Vermillion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
72 E 1100 S
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7718
Clinton, IN 47842
(765) 832-7718
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Vermillion County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Vermillion County, IN include Central Elementary School, South Vermillion High School and Van Duyn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vermillion County?
6 public schools are located in Vermillion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vermillion County?
Vermillion 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 Vermillion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Vermillion County include: North Vermillion High School vs. South Vermillion High School, South Vermillion High School vs. North Vermillion High School
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