For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,173 students in Sullivan County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Sullivan County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sullivan County, IN are Northeast East Elementary School, Sullivan Middle School and Carlisle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sullivan County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Sullivan County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Sullivan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast East Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 N Vine St
Hymera, IN 47855
(812) 383-4671
Hymera, IN 47855
(812) 383-4671
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 W Frakes St
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 W Eaton St
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Northeast North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
417 W Main St
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 696-2176
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 696-2176
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Carlisle Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 W Eaton St.
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 W Frakes St
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-3341
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-3341
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Sullivan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
902 N Section
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-6301
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-6301
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Dugger Union Community School Corp
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7356 East County Road 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-7109
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-7109
Gr: K-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
North Central Jr/sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 E Cr 975 N
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 397-2132
Farmersburg, IN 47850
(812) 397-2132
Gr: 7-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sullivan County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Sullivan County, IN include Northeast East Elementary School, Sullivan Middle School and Carlisle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sullivan County?
9 public schools are located in Sullivan County.
What percentage of students in Sullivan County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Sullivan County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Sullivan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sullivan County include: Sullivan High School vs. North Central Jr/sr High School, North Central Jr/sr High School vs. Sullivan High School, Northeast East Elementary School vs. Sullivan Elementary School
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