John Glenn School Corporation School District

101 John Glenn Dr
Walkerton, IN 46574
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

John Glenn School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,000 students in John Glenn School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in John Glenn School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (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
4 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
2,000 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

John Glenn School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 394 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#77 out of 400 school districts
(Top 20%)
(22-23)
50%
39%
50%
41%
49%
34%
≥95%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
90%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,503 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,675 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,503
$13,222
Spending / Student
$10,675
$12,852

Best John Glenn School Corporation School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walkerton Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
805 Washington St
Walkerton, IN 46574
(574) 586-3186
Grades: PK-6
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
North Liberty School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 School Dr
North Liberty, IN 46554
(574) 656-8123
Grades: K-6
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
John Glenn High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 John Glenn Dr
Walkerton, IN 46574
(574) 586-3195
Grades: 9-12
| 633 students
Rank: #44.
Harold C Urey Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
407 Washington St
Walkerton, IN 46574
(574) 586-3184
Grades: 7-8
| 306 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to John Glenn School Corporation School District?
John Glenn School Corporation School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,000 students.
What is the rank of John Glenn School Corporation School District?
John Glenn School Corporation School District is ranked #76 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in John Glenn School Corporation School District?
90% of John Glenn School Corporation School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of John Glenn School Corporation School District?
John Glenn 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 John Glenn School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,675 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,000 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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