Total enrollment
7,459
+523 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
Jackson County
Indiana · Public K-12
Across Jackson County, 15 public K-12 schools educate around 7,459 students, roughly 1 in 6 residents. The level mix runs 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high.
7-year change in Jackson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
15
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
46,660
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
4 districts
Enrollment
7,459
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$70,262
Above Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
58.2%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
8
3,004 students
Middle
3
1,947 students
High
4
2,508 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Seymour Community Schools
5,432 students · 4 districts in Jackson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Jackson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
20.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
38
25.8% under 18
Test scores in Jackson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Emerson Elementary School· 50.9%
- Cortland Elementary School· 46.5%
- Brownstown Central Middle School· 42.0%
- Brownstown Elementary School· 34.7%
- Medora Jr & Sr High School· 34.4%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Senior High School | Seymour | High | 09-12 | 1,729 | · |
| Seymour Intermediate School | Seymour | Middle | 05-06 | 862 | · |
| Seymour Middle School | Seymour | Middle | 06-08 | 778 | · |
| Brownstown Elementary School | Brownstown | Elementary | PK-05 | 621 | · |
| Seymour-Jackson Elementary School | Seymour | Elementary | PK-05 | 609 | · |
| Seymour-Redding Elementary School | Seymour | Elementary | PK-04 | 609 | · |
| Margaret R Brown Elementary School | Seymour | Elementary | KG-05 | 499 | · |
| Brownstown Central High School | Brownstown | High | 09-12 | 463 | · |
| Brownstown Central Middle School | Brownstown | Middle | 06-08 | 307 | · |
| Emerson Elementary School | Seymour | Elementary | KG-05 | 257 | · |
| Crothersville Elementary School | Crothersville | Elementary | PK-05 | 230 | · |
| Crothersville Jr-Sr High School | Crothersville | High | 06-12 | 221 | · |
| Medora Jr & Sr High School | Medora | High | 06-12 | 95 | · |
| Medora STEM Academy | Medora | Elementary | PK-05 | 90 | · |
| Cortland Elementary School | Seymour | Elementary | KG-05 | 89 | · |
Cities in Jackson County
About Jackson County
Jackson County is a low-population Indiana county of about 46,660 residents, home to 15 public schools and roughly 7,459 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $70,262 a year, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
For a sense of the school types, Jackson County is built around 8 elementary schools (3,004 students), 3 middle schools (1,947), and 4 high schools (2,508).
Seymour Community Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 5,432 students across Jackson County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,459 students, expanded 8% from the 6,936 reported in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Jackson County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
Jackson County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data