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 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,756 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 9% 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
6 Schools
1,912 Schools
# Students
3,756 Students
1,034,863 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
65,151 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 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
0.17
0.54
# American Indian Students
13 Students
1,733 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
28,855 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
150 Students
139,896 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
28 Students
133,682 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
3,430 Students
672,607 Students
% White Students
91%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
947 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
54,817 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
103
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
241
76,366
# Students in 1st Grade:
254
74,271
# Students in 2nd Grade:
294
75,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
236
74,057
# Students in 4th Grade:
282
75,153
# Students in 5th Grade:
271
75,278
# Students in 6th Grade:
302
77,077
# Students in 7th Grade:
288
79,466
# Students in 8th Grade:
318
81,834
# Students in 9th Grade:
304
83,846
# Students in 10th Grade:
290
81,343
# Students in 11th Grade:
291
79,251
# Students in 12th Grade:
277
79,167
# Ungraded Students:
5
1,591
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,853 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,156. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,541 is less than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,853
$13,156
Spending / Student
$10,541
$12,788
Best Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2024)
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: K-4
| 282 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
| 567 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
| 606 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: K-4
| 561 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
| 573 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
| 1,167 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 3,756 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 400 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?
91% 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, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,541 is less than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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