Top Rankings
South Adams Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,312 students in South Adams Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in South Adams Schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
3 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
1,312 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Adams Schools, 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.7%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
85%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,565 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,655 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$23 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,565
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,655
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best South Adams Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Adams Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1012 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1101
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1101
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
South Adams Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1212 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
South Adams High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Parkway St
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3131
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3131
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Adams Schools?
South Adams Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,312 students.
What is the rank of South Adams Schools?
South Adams Schools is ranked #141 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Adams Schools?
85% of South Adams Schools students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Adams Schools?
South Adams Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is South Adams Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,655 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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