For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,695 students in Dubois County, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 533 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Dubois County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%). Dubois County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Indiana.
The top-ranked public schools in Dubois County, IN are Ireland Elementary School, Nancy Hanks Elementary School and Ferdinand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dubois County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Dubois County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Dubois County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ireland Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2386 N 500 W
Ireland, IN 47545
(812) 482-7751
Ireland, IN 47545
(812) 482-7751
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19260 N Sr 162
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Ferdinand Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
402 E 8th St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Gr: PK-4 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Crest Intermediate School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4770 S State Rd 162
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 817-0900
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 817-0900
Gr: 5-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4613 S Pine Ridge Rd
Birdseye, IN 47513
(812) 817-0900
Birdseye, IN 47513
(812) 817-0900
Gr: PK-4 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Forest Park Jr-sr High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1440 Michigan St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Gr: 7-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Southridge Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1112 S Main St
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-3372
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-3372
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3799 N Portersville Rd
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-2529
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-2529
Gr: PK-5 | 1,023 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Northeast Dubois Intermediate School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4550 N Fourth St
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-2181
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-2181
Gr: 3-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 Meridian St
Holland, IN 47541
(812) 536-2441
Holland, IN 47541
(812) 536-2441
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Northeast Dubois Jr/sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4711 N Dubois Rd
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-2251
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-2251
Gr: 7-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1212.
Jasper Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Portersville Rd
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6454
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6454
Gr: 6-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1313.
Jasper High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 St Charles St
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6050
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-6050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,103 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
Southridge High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1110 S Main St
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-2272
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-2272
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Huntingburg Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 W Sunset Dr
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-1172
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-1172
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1616.
Northeast Dubois Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5533 E St Raphael St
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-3011
Dubois, IN 47527
(812) 678-3011
Gr: PK-2 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Southridge Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
1110 S. Main St.
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-3971
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-3971
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dubois County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Dubois County, IN include Ireland Elementary School, Nancy Hanks Elementary School and Ferdinand Elementary School. Dubois County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public schools are located in Dubois County?
17 public schools are located in Dubois County.
What percentage of students in Dubois County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Dubois County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dubois County?
Dubois County public schools minority enrollment is 23% 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 Dubois County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dubois County include: Northeast Dubois Intermediate School vs. Southridge Middle School, Jasper Middle School vs. Southridge Middle School, Northeast Dubois Jr/sr High School vs. Forest Park Jr-sr High School
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