Top Rankings
South Harrison Com Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,123 students in South Harrison Com Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in South Harrison Com Schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
8 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
3,123 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
200 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Harrison Com Schools, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 91% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)91%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.3%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
14%
Showing 1991–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
88%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,446 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,600 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$49 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,446
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,600
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best South Harrison Com Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heth-washington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2450 Heth-washington Rd Sw
Central, IN 47110
(812) 732-4766
Central, IN 47110
(812) 732-4766
Gr: PK-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6595 E Hwy 11 Se
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2973
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2973
Gr: PK-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Corydon Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 High School Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-6548
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-6548
Gr: 4-6 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Corydon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 Country Club Rd Ne
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4183
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4183
Gr: PK-3 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
New Middletown Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2460 New Middletown Rd Se
New Middletown, IN 47160
(812) 968-3225
New Middletown, IN 47160
(812) 968-3225
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Corydon Central Jr High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
377 Country Club Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4184
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4184
Gr: 7-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Corydon Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
375 Country Club Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4181
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4181
Gr: 9-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
South Central Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6675 E Hwy 11 Se
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2941
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2941
Gr: 7-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Harrison Com Schools?
South Harrison Com Schools manages 8 public schools serving 3,123 students.
What is the rank of South Harrison Com Schools?
South Harrison Com Schools is ranked #71 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) 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 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Harrison Com Schools?
88% of South Harrison Com Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Harrison Com Schools?
South Harrison Com Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is South Harrison Com Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,600 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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