For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,477 students in Fountain County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 57 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Fountain County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fountain County, IN are Covington Elementary School, Covington Middle School and Covington Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fountain County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Fountain County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Fountain County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1110 7th St
Covington, IN 47932
(765) 793-2254
Covington, IN 47932
(765) 793-2254
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Covington Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
514 Railroad St
Covington, IN 47932
(765) 793-4451
Covington, IN 47932
(765) 793-4451
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Covington Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1017 6th St
Covington, IN 47932
(765) 793-2286
Covington, IN 47932
(765) 793-2286
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Southeast Fountain Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
780 E Us Hwy 136
Veedersburg, IN 47987
(765) 294-2216
Veedersburg, IN 47987
(765) 294-2216
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Attica Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Washington
Attica, IN 47918
(765) 762-7000
Attica, IN 47918
(765) 762-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Fountain Central High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 E Us Hwy 136
Veedersburg, IN 47987
(765) 294-2206
Veedersburg, IN 47987
(765) 294-2206
Gr: 6-12 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Attica High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 E Sycamore St
Attica, IN 47918
(765) 762-7000
Attica, IN 47918
(765) 762-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
744 Us Hwy 136
Veedersburg, IN 47987
(765) 294-2254
Veedersburg, IN 47987
(765) 294-2254
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fountain County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Fountain County, IN include Covington Elementary School, Covington Middle School and Covington Community High School.
How many public schools are located in Fountain County?
8 public schools are located in Fountain County.
What percentage of students in Fountain County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Fountain County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain County?
Fountain County public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Fountain County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fountain County include: Fountain Central High School vs. Covington Community High School, Covington Community High School vs. Fountain Central High School, Attica Elementary School vs. Southeast Fountain Elementary School
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