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Best Decatur County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,951 students in Decatur County, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 386 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Decatur County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Decatur County, IN are North Decatur Elementary School, Greensburg Elementary School and North Decatur Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Decatur County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Decatur Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3300 N Sr 3
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-9215
Gr: K-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Greensburg Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 N Big Blue Ave
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-8112
Gr: PK-5 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
North Decatur Jr-sr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3172 N Sr 3
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-4204
Gr: 7-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
South Decatur Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9302 S Cr 420 W
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 591-3115
Gr: PK-6 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Greensburg Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Central Ave
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-7176
Gr: 9-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Greensburg Community Jr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
505 E Central Ave
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-7523
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
South Decatur Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8885 S Sr 3
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 591-3330
Gr: 7-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Decatur County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Decatur County, IN include North Decatur Elementary School, Greensburg Elementary School and North Decatur Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Decatur County?
7 public schools are located in Decatur County.
What percentage of students in Decatur County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Decatur County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Decatur County are often viewed compared to one another?

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