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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
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 5% 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 36%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 43% 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
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
3,756 Students
1,033,082 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
65,168 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 391 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 392 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
43%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.54
# American Indian Students
13 Students
1,734 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
28,870 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
150 Students
139,934 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
28 Students
133,725 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
3,430 Students
673,004 Students
% White Students
91%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
948 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
54,867 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
103
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
241
76,325
# Students in 1st Grade:
254
74,314
# Students in 2nd Grade:
294
75,414
# Students in 3rd Grade:
236
74,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
282
75,161
# Students in 5th Grade:
271
75,204
# Students in 6th Grade:
302
76,895
# Students in 7th Grade:
288
79,253
# Students in 8th Grade:
318
81,588
# Students in 9th Grade:
304
83,530
# Students in 10th Grade:
290
80,978
# Students in 11th Grade:
291
78,799
# Students in 12th Grade:
277
79,154
# 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 $13,179. 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 $12,810. 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
$13,179
Spending / Student
$10,541
$12,810
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: 56% | Reading: 65%)
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.
New Palestine Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
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: #55.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
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: #66.
New Palestine High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%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 #20 out of 391 school districts in Indiana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), 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 $12,810. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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