Top Rankings
South Spencer County School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,072 students in South Spencer County School Corporation 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 Spencer County School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,072 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Spencer County School Corporation 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
93%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,585 is higher than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,285 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,585
$13,184
Spending / Student
$13,285
$12,815
Best South Spencer County School Corporation School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Spencer Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1298 N Orchard Rd
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2203
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2203
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Luce Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1057 N Cr 700 W
Richland, IN 47634
(812) 359-4401
Richland, IN 47634
(812) 359-4401
Gr: K-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Rockport-ohio Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
South Spencer High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1142 N Orchard Rd
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-9157
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-9157
Gr: 9-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Spencer County School Corporation School District?
South Spencer County School Corporation School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,072 students.
What is the rank of South Spencer County School Corporation School District?
South Spencer County School Corporation School District is ranked #101 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Spencer County School Corporation School District?
93% of South Spencer County School Corporation 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 School Corporation School District?
South Spencer County School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is South Spencer County School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,285 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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