For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,409 students in Jackson County, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, IN are Brownstown Central Middle School, Seymour Middle School and Medora Jr & Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, IN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brownstown Central Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 W Walnut St
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-4947
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-4947
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
Rank: #22.
Seymour Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 N O'brien St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5453
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5453
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #33.
Medora Jr & Sr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
82 S George
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Medora, IN 47260
(812) 966-2201
Grades: 6-12
| 96 students
Rank: #44.
Crothersville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
109 N Preston St
Crothersville, IN 47229
(812) 793-2051
Crothersville, IN 47229
(812) 793-2051
Grades: 6-12
| 220 students
Jackson County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4696 West Columbus Pk
Freetown, IN 47235
(812) 497-2911
Freetown, IN 47235
(812) 497-2911
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Jackson County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
150 E Sr 250
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2981
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2981
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
S.a.m.s. Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
321 E 16th St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-0593
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-0593
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, IN include Brownstown Central Middle School, Seymour Middle School and Medora Jr & Sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson County?
4 public middle schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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