Top Rankings
South Spencer County Sch Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,072 students in South Spencer County Sch Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
51爆料s in South Spencer County Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,923 Schools
# Students
1,072 Students
1,034,613 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
67,652 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
South Spencer County Sch Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 400 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.56
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,674 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
31,220 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
151,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
15%
# Black Students
12 Students
138,554 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
997 Students
653,771 Students
% White Students
93%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
56,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
23,614
# Students in K Grade:
79
73,217
# Students in 1st Grade:
87
74,309
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
76,724
# Students in 3rd Grade:
81
75,174
# Students in 4th Grade:
73
76,353
# Students in 5th Grade:
80
75,000
# Students in 6th Grade:
66
76,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
73
76,939
# Students in 8th Grade:
79
78,468
# Students in 9th Grade:
90
81,105
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
82,944
# Students in 11th Grade:
78
81,488
# Students in 12th Grade:
81
80,395
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,410
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,585 is higher than the state median of $13,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,285 is higher than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,585
$13,159
Spending / Student
$13,285
$12,791
Best South Spencer County Sch Corp School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Luce Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1057 N Cr 700 W
Richland, IN 47634
(812) 359-4401
Richland, IN 47634
(812) 359-4401
Grades: K-6
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
South Spencer Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1298 N Orchard Rd
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2203
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2203
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Rockport-ohio Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 S 6th St
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2201
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #44.
South Spencer High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1142 N Orchard Rd
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-9157
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-9157
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Spencer County Sch Corp School District?
South Spencer County Sch Corp School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,072 students.
What is the rank of South Spencer County Sch Corp School District?
South Spencer County Sch Corp School District is ranked #79 out of 396 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Spencer County Sch Corp School District?
93% of South Spencer County Sch Corp School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Spencer County Sch Corp School District?
South Spencer County Sch Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is South Spencer County Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,285 is higher than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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