For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,177 students in Posey County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Posey County, IN are North Posey Junior High School, North Posey High School and Mount Vernon Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Posey County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Posey County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Posey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Mount Vernon Jr High School
(Math: 41% | 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 middle schools in Posey County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Posey County, IN include North Posey Junior High School, North Posey High School and Mount Vernon Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Posey County?
3 public middle schools are located in Posey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Posey County?
Posey County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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