Top Rankings
South Spencer County Sch Corp School District 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 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,111 students in South Spencer County Sch Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in South Spencer County Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,912 Schools
# Students
1,111 Students
1,034,863 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
65,151 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
South Spencer County Sch Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 400 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.54
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,733 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
28,855 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
139,896 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
11 Students
133,682 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,037 Students
672,607 Students
% White Students
93%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
947 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
39 Students
54,817 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
79
76,366
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
74,271
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
75,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
74,057
# Students in 4th Grade:
72
75,153
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
75,278
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
77,077
# Students in 7th Grade:
78
79,466
# Students in 8th Grade:
90
81,834
# Students in 9th Grade:
94
83,846
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
81,343
# Students in 11th Grade:
90
79,251
# Students in 12th Grade:
98
79,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,591
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,073 is higher than the state median of $13,156. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,818 is higher than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,073
$13,156
Spending / Student
$12,818
$12,788
Best South Spencer County Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Luce Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1057 N Cr 700 W
Richland, IN 47634
(812) 359-4401
Richland, IN 47634
(812) 359-4401
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
South Spencer Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1298 N Orchard Rd
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2203
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2203
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Rockport-ohio Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 S 6th St
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2201
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #44.
South Spencer High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1142 N Orchard Rd
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-9157
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-9157
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Spencer County Sch Corp School District?
South Spencer County Sch Corp School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,111 students.
What is the rank of South Spencer County Sch Corp School District?
South Spencer County Sch Corp School District is ranked #79 out of 400 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Spencer County Sch Corp School District?
93% of South Spencer County Sch Corp School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Spencer County Sch Corp School District?
South Spencer County Sch Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is South Spencer County Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,818 is higher than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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