Jay County Schools & Education
Jay County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
30/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,712
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
30/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#75
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jay County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 30/100, Jay County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,712 per pupil, Jay County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 24% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jay 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
6 public schools and 1 district 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
30/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #75 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
2.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,712
$205 above the state average
School coverage
6
1 district 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
Jay County has 6 public schools across 1 district, 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 Jay 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.
Small-system county
Jay County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#75
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.
Jay School Corporation
Elementary and high visible
3,000 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Jay School Corporation is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Jay County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Jay 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.
Unified Education for Jay County Residents
Jay County operates 6 public schools through a single, unified school district that serves 3,000 students. The system is comprised of 5 elementary schools and one large junior-senior high school.
High Per-Pupil Spending and Strong Results
The county reports a 90.0% graduation rate, which beats the national average of 87% though it stays below the state average of 92.6%. School funding is a priority here, with per-pupil spending of $5,712 exceeding the state average of $5,507.
Centralized Learning Under Jay School Corporation
The Jay School Corporation manages every school in the county, providing a consistent educational experience for all residents. No charter schools operate in the area, keeping the focus on the local public school system.
Rural Schools with a Large Centralized High School
Most students attend school in rural settings, which account for 5 of the 6 schools in the county. Jay County Jr/Sr High School is the largest facility with 1,242 students, while smaller elementary schools offer a more intimate environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Jay County
Reported Enrollment
3,000
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Jay County
Jay School Corporation
6 Public Schools in Jay County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay County Jr/Sr High School | Profile | Jay School Corporation | Portland, 47371Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 1,242 |
| East Jay Elementary | Record | Jay School Corporation | Portland, 47371Town: Distant | 3–6 | Primary | 540 |
| East Elementary School | Record | Jay School Corporation | Portland, 47371Rural: Fringe | KG–2 | Primary | 412 |
| Bloomfield Elementary School | Record | Jay School Corporation | Bryant, 47326Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 288 |
| Redkey Elementary School | Record | Jay School Corporation | Redkey, 47373Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 269 |
| West Jay Elementary | Record | Jay School Corporation | Dunkirk, 47336Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 249 |
Jay County Jr/Sr High School
Jay School Corporation
Portland, 47371 / Rural: Fringe
East Jay Elementary
Jay School Corporation
Portland, 47371 / Town: Distant
East Elementary School
Jay School Corporation
Portland, 47371 / Rural: Fringe
Bloomfield Elementary School
Jay School Corporation
Bryant, 47326 / Rural: Distant
Redkey Elementary School
Jay School Corporation
Redkey, 47373 / Rural: Fringe
West Jay Elementary
Jay School Corporation
Dunkirk, 47336 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,712
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Jay County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jay County, Indiana?
Jay County operates 6 public schools through a single, unified school district that serves 3,000 students. The system is comprised of 5 elementary schools and one large junior-senior high school.
How do schools in Jay County perform academically?
The county reports a 90.0% graduation rate, which beats the national average of 87% though it stays below the state average of 92.6%. School funding is a priority here, with per-pupil spending of $5,712 exceeding the state average of $5,507.
What are the major school districts in Jay County, Indiana?
The Jay School Corporation manages every school in the county, providing a consistent educational experience for all residents. No charter schools operate in the area, keeping the focus on the local public school system.
What is the school experience like in Jay County?
Most students attend school in rural settings, which account for 5 of the 6 schools in the county. Jay County Jr/Sr High School is the largest facility with 1,242 students, while smaller elementary schools offer a more intimate environment.
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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.