Top Rankings
Nettle Creek School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,192 students in Nettle Creek School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Nettle Creek 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 46% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
2 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,192 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nettle Creek School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 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 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#164 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
93%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,789 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,180 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,789
$13,184
Spending / Student
$11,180
$12,815
Best Nettle Creek School Corporation School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hagerstown Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
299 N Sycamore St
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4555
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4555
Gr: PK-6 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hagerstown Jr-sr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Baker Rd
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4511
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4511
Gr: 7-12 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nettle Creek School Corporation School District?
Nettle Creek School Corporation School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,192 students.
What is the rank of Nettle Creek School Corporation School District?
Nettle Creek School Corporation School District is ranked #172 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nettle Creek School Corporation School District?
93% of Nettle Creek School Corporation School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nettle Creek School Corporation School District?
Nettle Creek 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 Nettle Creek School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,180 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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