For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 880 students in Southern Wells Com Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Southern Wells Com Schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
880 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern Wells Com Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.3%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
95%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,909 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,316 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$11 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$12,909
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$12,316
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Southern Wells Com Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Gr: 7-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Southern Wells Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-2121
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-2121
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Wells Com Schools?
Southern Wells Com Schools manages 2 public schools serving 880 students.
What is the rank of Southern Wells Com Schools?
Southern Wells Com Schools is ranked #125 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Wells Com Schools?
95% of Southern Wells Com Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Wells Com Schools?
Southern Wells Com Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Southern Wells Com Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,316 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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