Jackson County Schools & Education
Jackson County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
18/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
86.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,415
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
18/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#88
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jackson County
Measured School Summary
Jackson County faces educational challenges with a school score of 18/100 and a graduation rate of 86.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,415 per pupil, Jackson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 55% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jackson County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
14 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
18/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #88 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
86.8%
5.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,415
$92 below the state average
School coverage
14
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Jackson County has 14 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Jackson County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Jackson County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#88
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 21 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Seymour Community Schools
Elementary to high school visible
5,343 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp
Elementary to high school visible
1,433 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Crothersville Community Schools
Elementary and high visible
441 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Medora Community School Corp
Elementary and high visible
210 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Seymour Community Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Jackson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jackson County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Jackson County, Indiana
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Distributed Districts Across Jackson County
Jackson County provides education through 14 public schools organized into 4 distinct districts. The infrastructure supports 7,427 students with 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
Consistent Investment in Student Outcomes
The county's 86.8% graduation rate sits just below the national average of 87% and the state's 92.6%. Local districts invest $5,415 per pupil, nearly matching the state average of $5,507.
Seymour Community Schools Leads the Region
Seymour Community Schools is the largest district, serving 5,343 students across 7 schools. No charter schools currently operate in the county, leaving public districts as the primary educational path.
Town-Centered Schools with Urban-Sized High Schools
Nine schools are located in town settings while 5 are rural, offering a blend of community types. Seymour Senior High School is the largest in the county with 1,690 students, which is significantly larger than the county average size of 531.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Jackson County
Reported Enrollment
7,427
14 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Jackson County
Seymour Community Schools
GuideBrownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp
Crothersville Community Schools
Medora Community School Corp
14 Public Schools in Jackson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Senior High School | Profile | Seymour Community Schools | Seymour, 47274Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,690 |
| Seymour Middle School | Profile | Seymour Community Schools | Seymour, 47274Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 1,178 |
| Seymour-Redding Elementary School | Record | Seymour Community Schools | Seymour, 47274Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 734 |
| Seymour-Jackson Elementary School | Record | Seymour Community Schools | Seymour, 47274Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 660 |
| Brownstown Elementary School | Record | Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp | Brownstown, 47220Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 635 |
| Margaret R Brown Elementary School | Record | Seymour Community Schools | Seymour, 47274Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 620 |
| Brownstown Central High School | Record | Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp | Brownstown, 47220Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 475 |
| Brownstown Central Middle School | Record | Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp | Brownstown, 47220Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 323 |
| Emerson Elementary School | Record | Seymour Community Schools | Seymour, 47274Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 323 |
| Crothersville Jr-Sr High School | Record | Crothersville Community Schools | Crothersville, 47229Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 221 |
| Crothersville Elementary School | Record | Crothersville Community Schools | Crothersville, 47229Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 220 |
| Cortland Elementary School | Record | Seymour Community Schools | Seymour, 47274Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 138 |
| Medora Jr & Sr High School | Record | Medora Community School Corp | Medora, 47260Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 110 |
| Medora STEM Academy | Record | Medora Community School Corp | Medora, 47260Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 100 |
Seymour Senior High School
Seymour Community Schools
Seymour, 47274 / Town: Distant
Seymour Middle School
Seymour Community Schools
Seymour, 47274 / Town: Distant
Seymour-Redding Elementary School
Seymour Community Schools
Seymour, 47274 / Town: Distant
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School
Seymour Community Schools
Seymour, 47274 / Town: Distant
Brownstown Elementary School
Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp
Brownstown, 47220 / Town: Distant
Margaret R Brown Elementary School
Seymour Community Schools
Seymour, 47274 / Town: Distant
Brownstown Central High School
Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp
Brownstown, 47220 / Town: Distant
Brownstown Central Middle School
Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp
Brownstown, 47220 / Town: Distant
Emerson Elementary School
Seymour Community Schools
Seymour, 47274 / Town: Distant
Crothersville Jr-Sr High School
Crothersville Community Schools
Crothersville, 47229 / Rural: Distant
Crothersville Elementary School
Crothersville Community Schools
Crothersville, 47229 / Rural: Distant
Cortland Elementary School
Seymour Community Schools
Seymour, 47274 / Rural: Fringe
Medora Jr & Sr High School
Medora Community School Corp
Medora, 47260 / Rural: Distant
Medora STEM Academy
Medora Community School Corp
Medora, 47260 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,415
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Jackson County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jackson County, Indiana?
Jackson County provides education through 14 public schools organized into 4 distinct districts. The infrastructure supports 7,427 students with 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
How do schools in Jackson County perform academically?
The county's 86.8% graduation rate sits just below the national average of 87% and the state's 92.6%. Local districts invest $5,415 per pupil, nearly matching the state average of $5,507.
What are the major school districts in Jackson County, Indiana?
Seymour Community Schools is the largest district, serving 5,343 students across 7 schools. No charter schools currently operate in the county, leaving public districts as the primary educational path.
What is the school experience like in Jackson County?
Nine schools are located in town settings while 5 are rural, offering a blend of community types. Seymour Senior High School is the largest in the county with 1,690 students, which is significantly larger than the county average size of 531.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.