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South Central Com School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 986 students in South Central Com 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 South Central Com School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
2 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
986 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Central Com 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#110 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.7%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
91%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,860 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,331 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$14 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$14,860
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,331
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best South Central Com School Corp School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9808 S 600 W
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2269
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2269
Gr: PK-6 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
South Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9808 S 600 W
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266
Union Mills, IN 46382
(219) 767-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Central Com School Corp School District?
South Central Com School Corp School District manages 2 public schools serving 986 students.
What is the rank of South Central Com School Corp School District?
South Central Com School Corp School District is ranked #116 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Central Com School Corp School District?
91% of South Central Com School Corp School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Central Com School Corp School District?
South Central Com School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is South Central Com School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,331 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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