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Jennings County School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,889 students in Jennings County School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Jennings County School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
3,889 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
264 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Jennings County School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 398 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#228 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Graduation Rate
80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
272 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
16 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
3,490 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
90%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
92 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
29
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
285
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
275
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
263
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
332
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
293
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
286
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
316
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
326
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
300
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
334
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
315
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
275
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
260
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,957
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,681 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,008 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,681
$13,148
Spending / Student
$14,008
$12,780
Best Jennings County School Corporation School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Graham Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7910 S Cr 90 W
Commiskey, IN 47227
(812) 346-4179
Commiskey, IN 47227
(812) 346-4179
Grades: K-6
| 251 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hayden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
55 S Cr 685 W
Hayden, IN 47245
(812) 346-2813
Hayden, IN 47245
(812) 346-2813
Grades: K-6
| 265 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Scipio Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6320 N Hwy 7
Scipio, IN 47273
(812) 392-2055
Scipio, IN 47273
(812) 392-2055
Grades: K-6
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Brush Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4275 E Us Hwy 50
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 458-6582
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 458-6582
Grades: K-6
| 312 students
Rank: #55.
Jennings County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4940
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4940
Grades: 7-8
| 626 students
Rank: #66.
Jennings County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5588
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5588
Grades: 9-12
| 1,184 students
Rank: #77.
Sand Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Cr 500 N
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 352-9343
Grades: PK-6
| 389 students
Rank: #88.
North Vernon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 W Walnut
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-4903
Grades: PK-6
| 608 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jennings County School Corporation School District?
Jennings County School Corporation School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,889 students.
What is the rank of Jennings County School Corporation School District?
Jennings County School Corporation School District is ranked #226 out of 398 school districts in Indiana (bottom 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jennings County School Corporation School District?
90% of Jennings County School Corporation School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jennings County School Corporation School District?
Jennings County School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Jennings County School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,008 is higher than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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