Posey County Schools & Education
Posey County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,566
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#37
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Posey County
Measured School Summary
Posey County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.2%.
Funding Context
At $5,566 per pupil, Posey County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Posey 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
9 public schools and 2 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
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #37 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
94.2%
1.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,566
$59 above the state average
School coverage
9
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Posey County has 9 public schools across 2 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 Posey 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.
Mixed school landscape
Posey County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#37
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points above 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.
MSD Mount Vernon
Elementary to high school visible
2,101 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
MSD North Posey Co Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,437 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MSD Mount Vernon is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Posey County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Posey 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 Posey 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.
A Small but Specialized Educational Landscape
Posey County manages its education through nine public schools across two distinct districts, serving 3,538 students. The system includes five elementary, two middle, and two high schools. This compact infrastructure focuses heavily on foundational primary education.
Focusing on MSD Mount Vernon and North Posey
MSD Mount Vernon serves as the county’s largest district with five schools and 2,101 students. MSD North Posey County Schools follows with four schools and 1,437 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school model.
A Predominantly Rural Learning Environment
The county’s schools are largely rural, with six schools in rural settings and three in town locales. Students attend schools with an average size of 393, ranging from South Terrace Elementary's 381 students to Mount Vernon High School's 620 students. This mix provides a quiet, community-focused atmosphere for learning.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Posey County
Reported Enrollment
3,538
9 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Posey County
MSD Mount Vernon
MSD North Posey Co Schools
9 Public Schools in Posey 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 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Record | MSD Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon, 47620Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 620 |
| Mount Vernon Jr High School | Record | MSD Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon, 47620Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 487 |
| North Posey High School | Record | MSD North Posey Co Schools | Poseyville, 47633Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 428 |
| North Elementary School | Record | MSD North Posey Co Schools | Poseyville, 47633Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 402 |
| South Terrace Elementary | Record | MSD North Posey Co Schools | Wadesville, 47638Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 381 |
| West Elementary School | Record | MSD Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon, 47620Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 366 |
| Marrs Elementary School | Record | MSD Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon, 47620Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 333 |
| Farmersville Elementary School | Record | MSD Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon, 47620Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 295 |
| North Posey Junior High School | Record | MSD North Posey Co Schools | Poseyville, 47633Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 226 |
Mount Vernon High School
MSD Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, 47620 / Town: Fringe
Mount Vernon Jr High School
MSD Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, 47620 / Town: Fringe
North Posey High School
MSD North Posey Co Schools
Poseyville, 47633 / Rural: Distant
North Elementary School
MSD North Posey Co Schools
Poseyville, 47633 / Rural: Distant
South Terrace Elementary
MSD North Posey Co Schools
Wadesville, 47638 / Rural: Distant
West Elementary School
MSD Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, 47620 / Town: Fringe
Marrs Elementary School
MSD Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, 47620 / Rural: Fringe
Farmersville Elementary School
MSD Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, 47620 / Rural: Fringe
North Posey Junior High School
MSD North Posey Co Schools
Poseyville, 47633 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,566
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Posey County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Posey County, Indiana?
Posey County manages its education through nine public schools across two distinct districts, serving 3,538 students. The system includes five elementary, two middle, and two high schools. This compact infrastructure focuses heavily on foundational primary education.
What are the major school districts in Posey County, Indiana?
MSD Mount Vernon serves as the county’s largest district with five schools and 2,101 students. MSD North Posey County Schools follows with four schools and 1,437 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school model.
What is the school experience like in Posey County?
The county’s schools are largely rural, with six schools in rural settings and three in town locales. Students attend schools with an average size of 393, ranging from South Terrace Elementary's 381 students to Mount Vernon High School's 620 students. This mix provides a quiet, community-focused atmosphere for learning.
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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.