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Rush County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,830 students in Rush County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
51爆料s in Rush County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (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
5 Schools
1,923 Schools
# Students
1,830 Students
1,034,613 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
67,652 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Rush County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 396 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.
Overall District Rank
#167 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.56
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,674 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
31,220 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
151,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
15%
# Black Students
9 Students
138,554 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,709 Students
653,771 Students
% White Students
93%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
56,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
23,614
# Students in K Grade:
77
73,217
# Students in 1st Grade:
111
74,309
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
76,724
# Students in 3rd Grade:
133
75,174
# Students in 4th Grade:
121
76,353
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
75,000
# Students in 6th Grade:
148
76,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
76,939
# Students in 8th Grade:
148
78,468
# Students in 9th Grade:
173
81,105
# Students in 10th Grade:
151
82,944
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
81,488
# Students in 12th Grade:
151
80,395
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,410
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,637 is higher than the state median of $13,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,842 is higher than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,637
$13,159
Spending / Student
$13,842
$12,791
Best Rush County Schools School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rushville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
390 W 16th St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1616
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 938-1616
Grades: PK-6
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Rush Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 N Sexton St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-2968
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-2968
Grades: 7-8
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Milroy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 N Pleasant St
Milroy, IN 46156
(765) 629-2323
Milroy, IN 46156
(765) 629-2323
Grades: K-6
| 151 students
Rank: #44.
Rushville Consolidated High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Lions Path
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-3901
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-3901
Grades: 9-12
| 645 students
Rank: #55.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7178 Us Hwy 52
Arlington, IN 46104
(765) 663-2416
Arlington, IN 46104
(765) 663-2416
Grades: K-6
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rush County Schools School District?
Rush County Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,830 students.
What is the rank of Rush County Schools School District?
Rush County Schools School District is ranked #149 out of 396 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rush County Schools School District?
93% of Rush County Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rush County Schools School District?
Rush County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Rush County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,842 is higher than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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