Total enrollment
4,109
-178 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
Jefferson County
Indiana · Public K-12
The 10 public K-12 schools in Jefferson County cover all standard grade bands (6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high), with combined enrollment around 4,109.
7-year change in Jefferson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
-1 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 89%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
3 districts
Enrollment
4,109
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,577
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.4%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
6
1,982 students
Middle
2
1,008 students
High
2
1,119 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Madison Consolidated Schools
2,651 students · 3 districts in Jefferson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Jefferson 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+
19.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
19.9% under 18
Test scores in Jefferson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Anderson Elementary School· 18.9%
- Canaan Community Academy· 24.8%
- Rykers' Ridge Elementary School· 30.6%
- Southwestern Middle School· 33.7%
- Southwestern Elementary School· 43.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Consolidated High School | Madison | High | 09-12 | 769 | · |
| Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch | Madison | Middle | 05-08 | 728 | · |
| Southwestern Elementary School | Hanover | Elementary | PK-05 | 633 | · |
| Anderson Elementary School | Madison | Elementary | PK-04 | 489 | · |
| Southwestern High School | Hanover | High | 09-12 | 350 | · |
| Lydia Middleton Elementary School | Madison | Elementary | PK-04 | 333 | · |
| Southwestern Middle School | Hanover | Middle | 06-08 | 280 | · |
| Canaan Community Academy | Canaan | Elementary | KG-08 | 195 | · |
| Rykers' Ridge Elementary School | Madison | Elementary | PK-04 | 194 | · |
| Deputy Elementary School | Deputy | Elementary | PK-04 | 138 | · |
Cities in Jefferson County
About Jefferson County
In Indiana, Jefferson County is a thinly populated county of about 32,998 residents. 10 public schools across the county teaches about 4,109 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $64,577, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 8% lower than the Indiana median.
For a sense of the school types, Jefferson County comprises 6 elementary schools (1,982 students), 2 middle schools (1,008), and 2 high schools (1,119).
The largest single district in Jefferson County is Madison Consolidated Schools, which alone enrolls about 2,651 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 4%: 4,287 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,109 in SY 2024-25. Jefferson County now counts 10 public schools, down from 11 in SY 2017-18.
On this page, the community for Jefferson County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Jefferson County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data