For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,409 students in Jackson County, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, IN are Brownstown Central Middle School, Seymour Middle School and Medora Jr & Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownstown Central Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 W Walnut St
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-4947
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-4947
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Seymour Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 N O'brien St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5453
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5453
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Medora Jr & Sr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
82 S George
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Gr: 6-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Crothersville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
109 N Preston St
Crothersville, IN 47229
(812) 793-2051
Crothersville, IN 47229
(812) 793-2051
Gr: 6-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4696 West Columbus Pk
Freetown, IN 47235
(812) 497-2911
Freetown, IN 47235
(812) 497-2911
Gr: K-5
Jackson County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
150 E Sr 250
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2981
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2981
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 27%
S.a.m.s. Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
321 E 16th St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-0593
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-0593
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, IN include Brownstown Central Middle School, Seymour Middle School and Medora Jr & Sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson County?
4 public middle schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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