Top Rankings
Sheridan Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,127 students in Sheridan Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Sheridan Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
3 Schools
1,905 Schools
# Students
1,127 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
67,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sheridan Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#184 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
15%
# Black Students
7 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,027 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
91%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
95
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
84
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
87
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
82
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
77
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
99
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
80
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
85
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
86
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
80
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
85
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,342 is higher 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 $12,459 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,342
$13,214
Spending / Student
$12,459
$12,844
Best Sheridan Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24795 Hinesley Rd
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-4491
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-4491
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24185 N Hinesley Rd
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-4431
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-4431
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Rank: #33.
Sheridan Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3030 W 246th St
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-6780
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-6780
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sheridan Community Schools School District?
Sheridan Community Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,127 students.
What is the rank of Sheridan Community Schools School District?
Sheridan Community Schools School District is ranked #181 out of 394 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan Community Schools School District?
91% of Sheridan Community Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sheridan Community Schools School District?
Sheridan Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Sheridan Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,459 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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