Brown County Schools & Education
Brown County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,126
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#3
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Brown County
Measured School Summary
Brown County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,126 per pupil, Brown County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 46% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Brown County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #3 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
4.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,126
$619 above the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Brown County has 5 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Brown County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Brown County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#3
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Brown County School Corporation
Elementary to high school visible
1,653 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Brown County School Corporation is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Brown County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Brown County, Indiana
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Intimate Rural Learning in Brown County
Brown County operates a small, highly integrated school system consisting of five public schools. The landscape features three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all serving a total of 1,653 students. This compact structure reflects the county's scenic, rural character and emphasizes local community connections.
One Unified District for All Students
The Brown County School Corporation is the sole district provider, managing the entire educational path for all 1,653 students. There are no charter schools in the county, meaning 100% of students attend traditional district facilities. This creates a unified educational culture where every student is part of the same central system.
Small Schools in a Scenic Rural Setting
Every single school in the county is classified as rural, providing a peaceful learning environment surrounded by nature. With an average school size of just 331 students, the county offers an exceptionally intimate feel where teachers can focus on individual needs. Brown County High School is the largest campus, yet still remains modest with only 509 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Brown County
Reported Enrollment
1,653
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Brown County
Brown County School Corporation
5 Public Schools in Brown County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County High School | Record | Brown County School Corporation | Nashville, 47448Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 509 |
| Brown County Middle School | Record | Brown County School Corporation | Nashville, 47448Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 379 |
| Helmsburg Elementary School | Record | Brown County School Corporation | Morgantown, 46160Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 264 |
| Sprunica Elementary School | Record | Brown County School Corporation | Nineveh, 46164Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 256 |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Record | Brown County School Corporation | Nashville, 47448Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 245 |
Brown County High School
Brown County School Corporation
Nashville, 47448 / Rural: Distant
Brown County Middle School
Brown County School Corporation
Nashville, 47448 / Rural: Distant
Helmsburg Elementary School
Brown County School Corporation
Morgantown, 46160 / Rural: Distant
Sprunica Elementary School
Brown County School Corporation
Nineveh, 46164 / Rural: Distant
Van Buren Elementary School
Brown County School Corporation
Nashville, 47448 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,126
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Brown County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Brown County, Indiana?
Brown County operates a small, highly integrated school system consisting of five public schools. The landscape features three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all serving a total of 1,653 students. This compact structure reflects the county's scenic, rural character and emphasizes local community connections.
What are the major school districts in Brown County, Indiana?
The Brown County School Corporation is the sole district provider, managing the entire educational path for all 1,653 students. There are no charter schools in the county, meaning 100% of students attend traditional district facilities. This creates a unified educational culture where every student is part of the same central system.
What is the school experience like in Brown County?
Every single school in the county is classified as rural, providing a peaceful learning environment surrounded by nature. With an average school size of just 331 students, the county offers an exceptionally intimate feel where teachers can focus on individual needs. Brown County High School is the largest campus, yet still remains modest with only 509 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.