Top Rankings
North Spencer County Sch Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,166 students in North Spencer County Sch Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in North Spencer County Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,915 Schools
# Students
2,166 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Spencer County Sch Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 395 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8.8%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
15%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
89%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,432 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,959 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$17,079 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$16,951 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,432
$16,486
Spending / Student
$12,959
$16,362
Best North Spencer County Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19260 N Sr 162
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13726 N Sr 245
Lamar, IN 47550
(812) 544-2929
Lamar, IN 47550
(812) 544-2929
Gr: PK-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Chrisney Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
311 Church St
Chrisney, IN 47611
(812) 362-8200
Chrisney, IN 47611
(812) 362-8200
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
David Turnham Education Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Dunn & Locust Sts
Dale, IN 47523
(812) 937-4300
Dale, IN 47523
(812) 937-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Heritage Hills Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3646 E Cr 1600 N
Lincoln City, IN 47552
(812) 937-4472
Lincoln City, IN 47552
(812) 937-4472
Gr: 7-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Heritage Hills High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3644 E Cr 1600 N
Lincoln City, IN 47552
(812) 842-2797
Lincoln City, IN 47552
(812) 842-2797
Gr: 9-12 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Spencer County Sch Corp School District?
North Spencer County Sch Corp School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,166 students.
What is the rank of North Spencer County Sch Corp School District?
North Spencer County Sch Corp School District is ranked #9 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Spencer County Sch Corp School District?
89% of North Spencer County Sch Corp School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Spencer County Sch Corp School District?
North Spencer County Sch Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is North Spencer County Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,959 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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