For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,538 students in Posey County, IN (there are , serving 524 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Posey County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Posey County, IN are South Terrace Elementary School, Marrs Elementary School and Farmersville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Posey County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Posey County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Posey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8427 Haines Rd
Wadesville, IN 47638
(812) 985-3180
Wadesville, IN 47638
(812) 985-3180
Grades: PK-6
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Marrs Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9201 Hwy 62 E
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 985-2082
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 985-2082
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
Farmersville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4065 Hwy 69 S
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-6593
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-6593
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
63 W Fletchall Ave
Poseyville, IN 47633
(812) 874-2710
Poseyville, IN 47633
(812) 874-2710
Grades: PK-6
| 416 students
Rank: #55.
North Posey Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5800 High School Rd
Poseyville, IN 47633
(812) 673-4244
Poseyville, IN 47633
(812) 673-4244
Grades: 7-8
| 222 students
Rank: #66.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Harriett St
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-4356
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-4356
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Rank: #77.
West Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1105 W 4th St
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2072
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2072
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #88.
North Posey High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5900 High School Rd
Poseyville, IN 47633
(812) 673-4242
Poseyville, IN 47633
(812) 673-4242
Grades: 7-12
| 442 students
Rank: #99.
Mount Vernon Jr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Tile Factory Rd
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2077
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2077
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
Posey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
716 Locust St
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2069
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 833-2069
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1000 East St
New Harmony, IN 47631
(812) 682-4401
New Harmony, IN 47631
(812) 682-4401
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Posey County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Posey County, IN include South Terrace Elementary School, Marrs Elementary School and Farmersville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Posey County?
9 public schools are located in Posey County.
What percentage of students in Posey County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Posey County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Posey County?
Posey County public schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Posey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Posey County include: South Terrace Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, North Posey High School vs. Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon High School vs. North Posey High School
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