South Henry School Corp School District

6972 S Sr 103
Straughn, IN 47387
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 789 students in South Henry School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in South Henry School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
789 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Henry School Corp School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#286 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
39%
31%
41%
20-24%
34%
(21-22)
≥90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
94%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,550 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,408 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,550
$13,184
Spending / Student
$10,408
$12,815

Best South Henry School Corp School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6972 S St Rd 103
Straughn, IN 47387
(765) 987-7090
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Tri Junior-senior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6972 S St Rd 103
Straughn, IN 47387
(765) 987-7988
Gr: 6-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Henry School Corp School District?
South Henry School Corp School District manages 2 public schools serving 789 students.
What is the rank of South Henry School Corp School District?
South Henry School Corp School District is ranked #282 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Henry School Corp School District?
94% of South Henry School Corp School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Henry School Corp School District?
South Henry School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is South Henry School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,408 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 789 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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