Top Rankings
North 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 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,116 students in North Spencer County Sch Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in North Spencer County Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
6 Schools
1,905 Schools
# Students
2,116 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
67,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
North Spencer County Sch Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 400 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.56
# American Indian Students
7 Students
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
175 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
15%
# Black Students
10 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,889 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
89%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
135
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
128
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
158
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
148
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
166
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
168
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
146
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
150
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
169
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
186
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
130
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,337 is higher than the state median of $13,214. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,334 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,337
$13,214
Spending / Student
$11,334
$12,844
Best North Spencer County Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
19260 N Sr 162
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 357-5091
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13726 N Sr 245
Lamar, IN 47550
(812) 544-2929
Lamar, IN 47550
(812) 544-2929
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
David Turnham Education Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Dunn & Locust Sts
Dale, IN 47523
(812) 937-4300
Dale, IN 47523
(812) 937-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
Chrisney Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
311 Church St
Chrisney, IN 47611
(812) 362-8200
Chrisney, IN 47611
(812) 362-8200
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
Rank: #55.
Heritage Hills Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3646 E Cr 1600 N
Lincoln City, IN 47552
(812) 937-4472
Lincoln City, IN 47552
(812) 937-4472
Grades: 7-8
| 314 students
Rank: #66.
Heritage Hills High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3644 E Cr 1600 N
Lincoln City, IN 47552
(812) 842-2797
Lincoln City, IN 47552
(812) 842-2797
Grades: 9-12
| 635 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Spencer County Sch Corp School District?
North Spencer County Sch Corp School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,116 students.
What is the rank of North Spencer County Sch Corp School District?
North Spencer County Sch Corp School District is ranked #9 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Spencer County Sch Corp School District?
89% of North Spencer County Sch Corp School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Spencer County Sch Corp School District?
North Spencer County Sch Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is North Spencer County Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,334 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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