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Jennings County School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,833 students in Jennings County School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Jennings County School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
3,833 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
263 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jennings County School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#218 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
89%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,866 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,213 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,866
$13,184
Spending / Student
$14,213
$12,815
Best Jennings County School Corporation School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Graham Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7910 S Cr 90 W
Commiskey, IN 47227
(812) 346-4179
Commiskey, IN 47227
(812) 346-4179
Gr: K-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Scipio Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6320 N Hwy 7
Scipio, IN 47273
(812) 392-2055
Scipio, IN 47273
(812) 392-2055
Gr: K-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Hayden Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
55 S Cr 685 W
Hayden, IN 47245
(812) 346-2813
Hayden, IN 47245
(812) 346-2813
Gr: K-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Brush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4275 E Us Hwy 50
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 458-6582
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 458-6582
Gr: K-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
North Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
Gr: PK-6 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Jennings County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4940
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4940
Gr: 7-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Jennings County High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5588
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5588
Gr: 9-12 | 1,174 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Cr 500 N
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
Gr: PK-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jennings County School Corporation School District?
Jennings County School Corporation School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,833 students.
What is the rank of Jennings County School Corporation School District?
Jennings County School Corporation School District is ranked #228 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jennings County School Corporation School District?
89% of Jennings County School Corporation School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jennings County School Corporation School District?
Jennings County School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Jennings County School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,213 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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