Top Rankings
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,906 students in Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
6 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
3,906 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 96% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 400 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
90%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,436 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 $10,136 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,436
$13,222
Spending / Student
$10,136
$12,852
Best Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
413 E 400 S
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-7396
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-7396
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
New Palestine Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4801 S 500 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-5287
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-5287
Grades: PK-4
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
New Palestine Jr High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2279 S 600 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4487
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4487
Grades: 7-8
| 621 students
Rank: #44.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2337 S 600 W
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-6747
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-6747
Grades: PK-4
| 577 students
Rank: #55.
New Palestine Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5613 W 200 South
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4463
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4463
Grades: 5-6
| 583 students
Rank: #66.
New Palestine High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4485 S Victory Dr
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4417
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4417
Grades: 9-12
| 1,217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp School District?
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,906 students.
What is the rank of Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp School District?
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp School District is ranked #25 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp School District?
90% of Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp School District?
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,136 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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