South Adams Schools School District

1075 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

South Adams 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 1,308 students in South Adams Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in South Adams Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,308 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

South Adams 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#144 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of South Adams Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Adams Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Adams Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Adams Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of South Adams Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,659 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
31,157 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
152 Students
150,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
15%
# Black Students
9 Students
137,666 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
1,110 Students
650,927 Students
% White Students
85%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23 Students
56,510 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
38
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
100
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
116
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
104
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
103
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
74,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
104
75,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
93
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
94
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
80
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
89
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
94
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
8
2,406

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,060 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,057 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of South Adams Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$17 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of South Adams Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,060
$13,222
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in South Adams Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,057
$12,852
This chart displays average spending per public school student in South Adams Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best South Adams Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Adams Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1212 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
South Adams High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Parkway St
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3131
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #33.
South Adams Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1012 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1101
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Adams Schools School District?
South Adams Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,308 students.
What is the rank of South Adams Schools School District?
South Adams Schools School District is ranked #145 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 South Adams Schools School District?
85% of South Adams Schools School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Adams Schools School District?
South Adams Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is South Adams Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,057 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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