Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District

432 E 15th St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Southeast Dubois Co 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 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,254 students in Southeast Dubois Co 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 Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,921 Schools
# Students
1,254 Students
1,035,547 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
65,651 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 398 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.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#7 out of 400 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp  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.
65%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp  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.
51%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp  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.
≥95%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,758 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
29,769 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
145,490 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
3 Students
135,515 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
1,172 Students
665,537 Students
% White Students
93%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,038 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
56,440 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
49
22,573
# Students in K Grade:
103
74,078
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
76,635
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
74,440
# Students in 3rd Grade:
89
75,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
74,454
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
75,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
76,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
78
77,908
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
79,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
83,266
# Students in 10th Grade:
108
82,981
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
79,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
95
79,659
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,957

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,809 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,922 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp  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
$12 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp  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
$11,809
$13,148
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp  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
$9,922
$12,780
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp  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 Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ferdinand Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
402 E 8th St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Grades: PK-4
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Crest Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4770 S State Rd 162
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 817-0900
Grades: 5-6
| 184 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Park Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1440 Michigan St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Grades: 7-12
| 533 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4613 S Pine Ridge Rd
Birdseye, IN 47513
(812) 817-0900
Grades: PK-4
| 236 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District?
Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,254 students.
What is the rank of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District?
Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District is ranked #7 out of 398 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 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District?
93% of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District?
Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,922 is less than the state median of $12,780. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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