For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,480 students in Sullivan County, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sullivan County, IN are Sullivan High School, Dugger Union Community School Corp and North Central Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sullivan County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Sullivan County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
Sullivan County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Central Jr/sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sullivan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sullivan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
902 N Section
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-6301
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-6301
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Dugger Union Community School Corp
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7356 East County Road 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-7109
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-7109
Gr: K-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
North Central Jr/sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 E Cr 975 N
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 397-2132
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 397-2132
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Sullivan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7356 East Cr 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2025
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2025
Gr: K-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
620 North Washington Street
Shelburn, IN 47879
(812) 397-5390
Shelburn, IN 47879
(812) 397-5390
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rural Community Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2385 N Sr 63
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 382-4500
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 382-4500
Gr: K-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
820 N Section
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Gr: 7-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
7356 East Cr 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2729
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2729
Gr: 7-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
6908 South Old Hwy Us 41
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-5050
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-5050
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sullivan County, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sullivan County, IN include Sullivan High School, Dugger Union Community School Corp and North Central Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sullivan County?
3 public high schools are located in Sullivan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Sullivan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sullivan County include: Sullivan High School vs. North Central Jr/sr High School, North Central Jr/sr High School vs. Sullivan High School
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