For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,419 students in Fountain County, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 72 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Fountain County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
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 36% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Fountain County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Fountain County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Covington Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Covington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
514 Railroad St
Covington, IN 47932
(765) 793-4451
Covington, IN 47932
(765) 793-4451
Grades: 6-8
| 190 students
Rank: #33.
Covington Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1017 6th St
Covington, IN 47932
(765) 793-2286
Covington, IN 47932
(765) 793-2286
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Southeast Fountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
Fountain Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 506 students
Rank: #66.
Attica High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 6-12
| 297 students
Rank: #77.
Attica Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Washington
Attica, IN 47918
(765) 762-7000
Attica, IN 47918
(765) 762-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Fountain Virtual Academy
Magnet School
744 Us Hwy 136
Veedersburg, IN 47987
(765) 294-2254
Veedersburg, IN 47987
(765) 294-2254
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
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?
97% of all K-12 students in Fountain County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fountain County?
Fountain County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (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, Covington Elementary School vs. Attica Elementary School
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