Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District

432 E 15th St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,249 students in Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,249 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 394 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#7 out of 400 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,659 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
31,157 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
150,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
15%
# Black Students
3 Students
137,666 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
1,165 Students
650,927 Students
% White Students
93%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
56,510 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
57
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
77
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
105
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
101
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
85
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
102
74,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
106
75,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
82
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
89
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
85
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
109
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
70
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,406

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,857 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,962 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$12 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,857
$13,222
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$9,962
$12,852
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ferdinand Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
402 E 8th St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Grades: PK-4
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Crest Intermediate School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4770 S State Rd 162
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 817-0900
Grades: 5-6
| 208 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Park Jr-sr High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1440 Michigan St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Grades: 7-12
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4613 S Pine Ridge Rd
Birdseye, IN 47513
(812) 817-0900
Grades: PK-4
| 232 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District?
Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,249 students.
What is the rank of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District?
Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District is ranked #7 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District?
93% of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District?
Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,962 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,249 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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