Top Rankings
Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,762 students in Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp 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 Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
5 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
3,762 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp 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 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 400 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,659 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
31,157 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
150,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
15%
# Black Students
6 Students
137,666 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
3,582 Students
650,927 Students
% White Students
95%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
89 Students
56,510 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
252
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
268
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
304
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
275
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
285
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
233
74,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
272
75,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
294
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
299
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
298
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
320
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
308
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
315
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
5
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,267 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,157 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,267
$13,222
Spending / Student
$12,157
$12,852
Best Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Dearborn Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27650 Sawmill Road
West Harrison, IN 47060
(812) 576-1900
West Harrison, IN 47060
(812) 576-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 790 students
Rank: #22.
East Central High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Trojan Pl - Suite A
Brookville, IN 47012
(812) 576-4811
Brookville, IN 47012
(812) 576-4811
Grades: 9-12
| 1,246 students
Rank: #33.
Bright Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22593 State Line Rd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 637-4600
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 637-4600
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
Sunman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
925 N Meridian
Sunman, IN 47041
(812) 623-2235
Sunman, IN 47041
(812) 623-2235
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
East Central Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8356 Schuman Rd
Brookville, IN 47012
(812) 576-3500
Brookville, IN 47012
(812) 576-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 865 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp School District?
Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,762 students.
What is the rank of Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp School District?
Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp School District is ranked #123 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp School District?
95% of Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp School District?
Sunman-Dearborn Com 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 Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,157 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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