For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 857 students in Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com 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 Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,912 Schools
# Students
857 Students
1,034,863 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
65,151 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 400 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#230 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.54
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,733 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
28,855 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
139,896 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
14%
# Black Students
7 Students
133,682 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
826 Students
672,607 Students
% White Students
96%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
947 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
54,817 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
63
76,366
# Students in 1st Grade:
58
74,271
# Students in 2nd Grade:
73
75,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
74,057
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
75,153
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
75,278
# Students in 6th Grade:
68
77,077
# Students in 7th Grade:
54
79,466
# Students in 8th Grade:
68
81,834
# Students in 9th Grade:
60
83,846
# Students in 10th Grade:
61
81,343
# Students in 11th Grade:
51
79,251
# Students in 12th Grade:
57
79,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,591
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,820 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,156. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,589 is less than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,820
$13,156
Spending / Student
$12,589
$12,788
Best Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rising Sun High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 S Henrietta St
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2652
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2652
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Ohio County Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
436 S Mulberry St
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Ohio County Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
436 S Mulberry St
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
Grades: 6-8
| 190 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com School District?
Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com School District manages 3 public schools serving 857 students.
What is the rank of Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com School District?
Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com School District is ranked #210 out of 400 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com School District?
96% of Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com School District?
Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,589 is less than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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