Jennings County Schools & Education
Jennings County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
31/100
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
$5,816
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#72
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jennings County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 31/100, Jennings County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,816 per pupil, Jennings County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 21% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jennings 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
8 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
31/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #72 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
2.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,816
$309 above the state average
School coverage
8
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
Jennings County has 8 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 Jennings 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
Jennings 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
#72
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.
Jennings County School Corporation
Elementary to high school visible
3,889 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Jennings County School Corporation is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Jennings County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Jennings 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.
Streamlined Schools for Jennings County Students
Jennings County utilizes a single-district model with 8 public schools serving 3,889 students. The system is designed with 6 elementary schools, one middle school, and one central high school.
Consistent Standards via a Single School Corporation
The Jennings County School Corporation manages all 8 schools, ensuring uniform standards across the county. There are no charter schools in the area, as the county focuses resources on its public school district.
A Rural Focus for Local Education
Seven out of 8 schools are located in rural areas, reflecting the county's open, rural character. Jennings County High School is the largest school by far with 1,184 students, while the average school size across the district is 486.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Jennings County
Reported Enrollment
3,889
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Jennings County
8 Public Schools in Jennings 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings County High School | Profile | Jennings County School Corporation | North Vernon, 47265Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,184 |
| Jennings County Middle School | Record | Jennings County School Corporation | North Vernon, 47265Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 626 |
| North Vernon Elementary School | Record | Jennings County School Corporation | North Vernon, 47265Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 608 |
| Sand Creek Elementary School | Record | Jennings County School Corporation | North Vernon, 47265Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 389 |
| Brush Creek Elementary School | Record | Jennings County School Corporation | North Vernon, 47265Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 312 |
| Hayden Elementary School | Record | Jennings County School Corporation | Hayden, 47245Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 265 |
| Scipio Elementary School | Record | Jennings County School Corporation | Scipio, 47273Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 254 |
| Graham Creek Elementary School | Record | Jennings County School Corporation | Commiskey, 47227Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 251 |
Jennings County High School
Jennings County School Corporation
North Vernon, 47265 / Town: Distant
Jennings County Middle School
Jennings County School Corporation
North Vernon, 47265 / Rural: Fringe
North Vernon Elementary School
Jennings County School Corporation
North Vernon, 47265 / Rural: Fringe
Sand Creek Elementary School
Jennings County School Corporation
North Vernon, 47265 / Rural: Fringe
Brush Creek Elementary School
Jennings County School Corporation
North Vernon, 47265 / Rural: Distant
Hayden Elementary School
Jennings County School Corporation
Hayden, 47245 / Rural: Distant
Scipio Elementary School
Jennings County School Corporation
Scipio, 47273 / Rural: Fringe
Graham Creek Elementary School
Jennings County School Corporation
Commiskey, 47227 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,816
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Jennings County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jennings County, Indiana?
Jennings County utilizes a single-district model with 8 public schools serving 3,889 students. The system is designed with 6 elementary schools, one middle school, and one central high school.
What are the major school districts in Jennings County, Indiana?
The Jennings County School Corporation manages all 8 schools, ensuring uniform standards across the county. There are no charter schools in the area, as the county focuses resources on its public school district.
What is the school experience like in Jennings County?
Seven out of 8 schools are located in rural areas, reflecting the county's open, rural character. Jennings County High School is the largest school by far with 1,184 students, while the average school size across the district is 486.
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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.