For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,511 students in Jackson County, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, IN are Brownstown Central High School, Seymour Senior High School and Medora Jr & Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Jackson County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brownstown Central High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
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 high schools in Jackson County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, IN include Brownstown Central High School, Seymour Senior High School and Medora Jr & Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
4 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: Brownstown Central High School vs. Seymour Senior High School, Seymour Senior High School vs. Brownstown Central High School
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