Top Rankings
MT Vernon Community School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,798 students in MT Vernon Community School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in MT Vernon Community School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,905 Schools
# Students
4,798 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
302 Teachers
67,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
MT Vernon Community School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 394 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 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 400 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%

Graduation Rate
93%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.56
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
69 Students
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
331 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
15%
# Black Students
595 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
12%
13%
# White Students
3,452 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
72%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
344 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
142
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
300
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
335
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
373
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
334
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
398
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
356
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
356
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
382
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
367
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
346
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
382
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
383
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
344
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,217 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,214. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,758 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$13,615 MM

Spending
$52 MM
$13,234 MM

Revenue / Student
$11,217
$13,214

Spending / Student
$10,758
$12,844

Best MT Vernon Community School Corp School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccordsville Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7177 N 600 W
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 336-7760
Mccordsville, IN 46055
(317) 336-7760
Grades: K-5
| 686 students
Rank: #22.
Mt Vernon High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8112 N 200 W
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3131
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3131
Grades: 9-12
| 1,455 students
Rank: #33.
Mt Comfort Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5694 W 300 N
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 894-7667
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 894-7667
Grades: K-5
| 692 students
Rank: #44.
Fortville Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8414 N 200 W
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3180
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3180
Grades: K-5
| 718 students
Rank: #55.
Mt Vernon Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1862 W Sr 234
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3160
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3160
Grades: 6-8
| 1,105 students
Rank: n/an/a
1806 W Sr 234
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3100
Fortville, IN 46040
(317) 485-3100
Grades: PK
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MT Vernon Community School Corp School District?
MT Vernon Community School Corp School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,798 students.
What is the rank of MT Vernon Community School Corp School District?
MT Vernon Community School Corp School District is ranked #83 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MT Vernon Community School Corp School District?
72% of MT Vernon Community School Corp School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MT Vernon Community School Corp School District?
MT Vernon Community School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is MT Vernon Community School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,758 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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