Total enrollment
3,454
+8 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
Posey County
Indiana · Public K-12
Posey County, Indiana operates 9 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 3,454 students (about 384 per school). That works out to 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Posey County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Posey County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 57.5% | #5 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,454 | #64 of 91 | #1,694 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 9 | #59 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.9:1 | #8 of 91 | #880 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 35.8% | #84 of 91 | #2,250 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 15.9% | #68 of 91 | #2,307 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.
Posey County school rankings
Residents
25,116
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
3,454
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$78,129
Above Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
35.8%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
5
1,691 students
Middle
2
727 students
High
2
1,036 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MSD Mount Vernon
1,999 students · 2 districts in Posey County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Posey 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+
25.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.8%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.6% under 18
Test scores in Posey County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- South Terrace Elementary· 66.8%
- North Posey Junior High School· 63.2%
- Marrs Elementary School· 59.0%
- Farmersville Elementary School· 58.8%
- North Elementary School· 51.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Mount Vernon Jr High School· 37.6%
- West Elementary School· 46.4%
- North Elementary School· 51.7%
- Farmersville Elementary School· 58.8%
- Marrs Elementary School· 59.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon High School | Mount Vernon | High | 09-12 | 583 | · |
| Mount Vernon Jr High School | Mount Vernon | Middle | 06-08 | 493 | · |
| North Posey High School | Poseyville | High | 07-12 | 453 | · |
| South Terrace Elementary | Wadesville | Elementary | PK-06 | 404 | · |
| North Elementary School | Poseyville | Elementary | PK-06 | 364 | · |
| West Elementary School | Mount Vernon | Elementary | PK-05 | 350 | · |
| Marrs Elementary School | Mount Vernon | Elementary | KG-05 | 297 | · |
| Farmersville Elementary School | Mount Vernon | Elementary | PK-05 | 276 | · |
| North Posey Junior High School | Poseyville | Middle | 07-08 | 234 | · |
Cities in Posey County
About Posey County
Posey County is a thinly populated Indiana county of about 25,116 residents, home to 9 public schools and roughly 3,454 students.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $78,129 a year, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 11% above the Indiana median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Posey County consists of 5 elementary schools (1,691 students), 2 middle schools (727), and 2 high schools (1,036).
The largest single district in Posey County is MSD Mount Vernon, which alone enrolls about 1,999 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 3,446 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,454 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Posey County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data