Jennings County Middle School

Jennings County School Corporation
820 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
626 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Jennings County Middle School (JCMS), located in North Vernon, Indiana, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the Jennings County School Corporation. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development typical of the middle-level years. Through a comprehensive curriculum, JCMS emphasizes core subjects while encouraging students to explore diverse interests, aiming to prepare them for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a well-rounded student experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and service-learning opportunities. By emphasizing community engagement and character development, Jennings County Middle School strives to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and contribute positively to their local community. The school remains focused on cultivating a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students to ensure a successful educational journey for every learner.
626
Total Students
46.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    558 (89.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    48 (7.7 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jennings County School Corporation
Phone: (812)346-4940
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 626
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 327
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 45

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 326
Grade 8 300
Gender Ratio