Jefferson County Schools & Education
Jefferson 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
90.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,533
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
30/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#73
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jefferson County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 30/100, Jefferson County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.5%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,533 per pupil, Jefferson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 22% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jefferson 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
10 public schools and 3 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
30/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #73 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
90.5%
2.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,533
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
10
3 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
Jefferson County has 10 public schools across 3 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 Jefferson 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.
Dominant-district county
Madison Consolidated Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 6 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#73
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.
Madison Consolidated Schools
Elementary to high school visible
2,705 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con
Elementary to high school visible
1,277 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Canaan Community Academy
Elementary school only in this slice
183 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Madison Consolidated Schools 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 Jefferson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jefferson County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Jefferson 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.
Diverse Schooling Options in Jefferson County
Jefferson County features 10 public schools distributed among 3 districts, educating a total of 4,165 students. The county’s network includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
Graduation Rates Exceed National Benchmark
Graduation rates currently stand at 90.5%, outperforming the national benchmark of 87%. The county invests $5,533 per pupil, which is slightly higher than the Indiana state average of $5,507.
Madison Consolidated and Charter Options
Madison Consolidated Schools is the primary district, serving 2,705 students across 6 schools. The county also offers educational diversity with one charter school, Canaan Community Academy, which represents 10% of total schools.
Rural Roots with Intimate School Sizes
Six schools are situated in rural areas while 4 are in town settings, providing a mix of environmental choices. Madison Consolidated High School is the largest campus with 847 students, but the average school size is a modest 417.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Jefferson County
Reported Enrollment
4,165
10 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
1
10% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Jefferson County
Madison Consolidated Schools
Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con
Canaan Community Academy
10 Public Schools in Jefferson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Consolidated High School | Record | Madison Consolidated Schools | Madison, 47250Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 847 |
| Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch | Record | Madison Consolidated Schools | Madison, 47250Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 743 |
| Southwestern Elementary School | Record | Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con | Hanover, 47243Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 641 |
| Anderson Elementary School | Record | Madison Consolidated Schools | Madison, 47250Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 457 |
| Southwestern High School | Record | Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con | Hanover, 47243Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 361 |
| Lydia Middleton Elementary School | Record | Madison Consolidated Schools | Madison, 47250Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 335 |
| Southwestern Middle School | Record | Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con | Hanover, 47243Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 275 |
| Rykers' Ridge Elementary School | Record | Madison Consolidated Schools | Madison, 47250Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 211 |
| Canaan Community Academy | Record | Canaan Community Academy | Canaan, 47224Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Charter | 183 |
| Deputy Elementary School | Record | Madison Consolidated Schools | Deputy, 47230Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 112 |
Madison Consolidated High School
Madison Consolidated Schools
Madison, 47250 / Town: Distant
Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch
Madison Consolidated Schools
Madison, 47250 / Town: Distant
Southwestern Elementary School
Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con
Hanover, 47243 / Rural: Fringe
Anderson Elementary School
Madison Consolidated Schools
Madison, 47250 / Town: Distant
Southwestern High School
Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con
Hanover, 47243 / Rural: Fringe
Lydia Middleton Elementary School
Madison Consolidated Schools
Madison, 47250 / Town: Distant
Southwestern Middle School
Southwestern-Jefferson Co Con
Hanover, 47243 / Rural: Fringe
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
Madison Consolidated Schools
Madison, 47250 / Rural: Fringe
Canaan Community Academy
Canaan Community Academy
Canaan, 47224 / Rural: Distant
Deputy Elementary School
Madison Consolidated Schools
Deputy, 47230 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,533
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Jefferson County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jefferson County, Indiana?
Jefferson County features 10 public schools distributed among 3 districts, educating a total of 4,165 students. The county’s network includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform academically?
Graduation rates currently stand at 90.5%, outperforming the national benchmark of 87%. The county invests $5,533 per pupil, which is slightly higher than the Indiana state average of $5,507.
What are the major school districts in Jefferson County, Indiana?
Madison Consolidated Schools is the primary district, serving 2,705 students across 6 schools. The county also offers educational diversity with one charter school, Canaan Community Academy, which represents 10% of total schools.
What is the school experience like in Jefferson County?
Six schools are situated in rural areas while 4 are in town settings, providing a mix of environmental choices. Madison Consolidated High School is the largest campus with 847 students, but the average school size is a modest 417.
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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.