Total enrollment
3,800
-175 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Jennings County
Indiana · Public K-12
Inside Jennings County, Indiana, public K-12 schools number 8 and serve about 3,800 students out of a population of 27,562. By level, that breaks down as 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Jennings County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Jennings County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 37.2% | #51 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,800 | #61 of 91 | #1,595 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 8 | #65 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.6:1 | #50 of 91 | #1,612 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 64.8% | #2 of 91 | #913 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.5% | #58 of 91 | #2,130 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Jennings County school rankings
Residents
27,562
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
1 districts
Enrollment
3,800
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$69,322
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.8%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
6
2,040 students
Middle
1
572 students
High
1
1,188 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Jennings County School Corporation
3,800 students · 1 district in Jennings County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Jennings 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+
14.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.6%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.1% under 18
Test scores in Jennings County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Graham Creek Elementary School· 47.0%
- Scipio Elementary School· 44.3%
- Brush Creek Elementary School· 42.2%
- Hayden Elementary School· 37.6%
- Jennings County Middle School· 34.5%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- North Vernon Elementary School· 28.9%
- Sand Creek Elementary School· 30.3%
- Jennings County Middle School· 34.5%
- Hayden Elementary School· 37.6%
- Brush Creek Elementary School· 42.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings County High School | North Vernon | High | 09-12 | 1,188 | · |
| Jennings County Middle School | North Vernon | Middle | 07-08 | 572 | · |
| North Vernon Elementary School | North Vernon | Elementary | PK-06 | 566 | · |
| Sand Creek Elementary School | North Vernon | Elementary | PK-06 | 385 | · |
| Brush Creek Elementary School | North Vernon | Elementary | PK-06 | 303 | · |
| Hayden Elementary School | Hayden | Elementary | KG-06 | 284 | · |
| Scipio Elementary School | Scipio | Elementary | KG-06 | 252 | · |
| Graham Creek Elementary School | Commiskey | Elementary | KG-06 | 250 | · |
Cities in Jennings County
About Jennings County
Jennings County is a thinly populated Indiana county of about 27,562 residents, home to 8 public schools and roughly 3,800 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $69,322 a year, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%.
For a sense of the school types, Jennings County comprises 6 elementary schools (2,040 students), 1 middle school (572), and 1 high school (1,188).
Jennings County School Corporation dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,800 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 4%: 3,975 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,800 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Jennings County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data