South Harrison Com Schools School District

315 S Harrison Dr
Corydon, IN 47112
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

South Harrison Com Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,077 students in South Harrison Com Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in South Harrison Com Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (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
9 Schools
1,923 Schools
# Students
3,077 Students
1,034,613 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
67,652 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

South Harrison Com Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 396 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 91% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#78 out of 400 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of South Harrison Com Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Harrison Com 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.
51%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Harrison Com 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.
37%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Harrison Com 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.
91%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of South Harrison Com Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.56
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,674 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
31,220 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
158 Students
151,514 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
15%
# Black Students
14 Students
138,554 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
2,728 Students
653,771 Students
% White Students
89%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
157 Students
56,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
91
23,614
# Students in K Grade:
225
73,217
# Students in 1st Grade:
231
74,309
# Students in 2nd Grade:
232
76,724
# Students in 3rd Grade:
247
75,174
# Students in 4th Grade:
216
76,353
# Students in 5th Grade:
225
75,000
# Students in 6th Grade:
212
76,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
235
76,939
# Students in 8th Grade:
219
78,468
# Students in 9th Grade:
255
81,105
# Students in 10th Grade:
236
82,944
# Students in 11th Grade:
239
81,488
# Students in 12th Grade:
214
80,395
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,410

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,266 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,159. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,717 is less than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of South Harrison Com 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
$36 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of South Harrison Com 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
$12,266
$13,159
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in South Harrison Com 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
$11,717
$12,791
This chart displays average spending per public school student in South Harrison Com 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 Harrison Com Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corydon Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 High School Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-6548
Grades: 4-6
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Heth-washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2450 Heth-washington Rd Sw
Central, IN 47110
(812) 732-4766
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Corydon Central Jr High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
377 Country Club Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4184
Grades: 7-8
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6595 E Hwy 11 Se
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2973
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Rank: #55.
Corydon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
506 Country Club Rd Ne
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4183
Grades: PK-3
| 650 students
Rank: #66.
Corydon Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
375 Country Club Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4181
Grades: 9-12
| 754 students
Rank: #77.
South Central Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6675 E Hwy 11 Se
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2941
Grades: 7-12
| 269 students
Rank: #88.
New Middletown Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2460 New Middletown Rd Se
New Middletown, IN 47160
(812) 968-3225
Grades: PK-6
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison County Spec Educational Coop
Special Education School
121 High School Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-2094
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Harrison Com Schools School District?
South Harrison Com Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,077 students.
What is the rank of South Harrison Com Schools School District?
South Harrison Com Schools School District is ranked #74 out of 396 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) 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 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Harrison Com Schools School District?
89% of South Harrison Com Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Harrison Com Schools School District?
South Harrison Com Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is South Harrison Com Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,717 is less than the state median of $12,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,077 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in IN)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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