Top Rankings
MT Vernon Community School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,798 students in MT Vernon Community School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in MT Vernon Community School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
4,798 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
302 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
MT Vernon Community School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
12%
13%
% White
72%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,217 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,758 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,217
$13,184
Spending / Student
$10,758
$12,815
Best MT Vernon Community School Corp School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccordsville Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7177 N 600 W
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 336-7760
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 336-7760
Gr: K-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Mt Comfort Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5694 W 300 N
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 894-7667
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 894-7667
Gr: K-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Mt Vernon High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8112 N 200 W
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3131
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3131
Gr: 9-12 | 1,455 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Fortville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8414 N 200 W
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3180
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3180
Gr: K-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Mt Vernon Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1862 W Sr 234
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3160
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3160
Gr: 6-8 | 1,105 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
1806 W Sr 234
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3100
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3100
Gr: PK | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MT Vernon Community School Corp School District?
MT Vernon Community School Corp School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,798 students.
What is the rank of MT Vernon Community School Corp School District?
MT Vernon Community School Corp School District is ranked #82 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MT Vernon Community School Corp School District?
72% of MT Vernon Community School Corp School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MT Vernon Community School Corp School District?
MT Vernon Community School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is MT Vernon Community School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,758 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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