For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,110 students in Brown County, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Brown County, IN are Van Buren Elementary School, Brown County High School and Brown County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Brown County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4045 State Road 135 South
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #22.
Brown County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 School House Lane
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6606
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6606
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Brown County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
95 S Schoolhouse Ln
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6605
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6605
Grades: 6-8
| 386 students
Brown County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
260 School House Ln
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6607
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6607
Grades: 5-6
| 252 students
260 South Schoolhouse Ln
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6607
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6607
Grades: K-6
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brown County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Brown County, IN include Van Buren Elementary School, Brown County High School and Brown County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Brown County?
3 public schools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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