Dearborn County Schools & Education
Dearborn County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,513
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#24
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Dearborn County
Measured School Summary
Dearborn County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.2%.
Funding Context
At $5,513 per pupil, Dearborn County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 22% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Dearborn 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
13 public schools and 3 districts 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
48/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #24 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
95.2%
2.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,513
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
13
3 districts 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
Dearborn County has 13 public schools across 3 districts, 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 Dearborn 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.
Mixed school landscape
Dearborn County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#24
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.
Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp
Elementary to high school visible
3,486 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Lawrenceburg Community School Corp
Elementary to high school visible
2,120 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp
Elementary to high school visible
1,966 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp 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 Dearborn County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Dearborn County district systems?
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 Dearborn 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.
Strategic Schooling in Dearborn County
Dearborn County supports 7,572 students across 13 public schools and three school districts. The network is comprised of seven elementary, three middle, and three high schools. This structured system is designed to provide comprehensive coverage from primary to secondary education.
Major Districts Serving Dearborn County
Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation is the largest district, managing five schools for 3,825 students. Lawrenceburg and South Dearborn districts also provide robust options for several thousand more local children. All schools in the county are traditional public institutions, as there are no charter schools.
Rural Setting with Large-Scale Resources
Eight of the county's 13 schools are in rural settings, though they maintain an average size of 582 students. East Central High School is the largest campus, serving 1,290 students in a secondary setting. This allows students to enjoy a rural lifestyle while accessing large-school extracurriculars and facilities.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Dearborn County
Reported Enrollment
7,572
13 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Dearborn County
Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp
GuideLawrenceburg Community School Corp
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp
13 Public Schools in Dearborn County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central High School | Profile | Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp | St Leon, 47012Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,290 |
| East Central Middle School | Record | Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp | St Leon, 47012Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 872 |
| North Dearborn Elementary School | Record | Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp | West Harrison, 47060Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 770 |
| Lawrenceburg High School | Record | Lawrenceburg Community School Corp | Lawrenceburg, 47025Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 740 |
| South Dearborn High School | Record | South Dearborn Community Sch Corp | Aurora, 47001Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 672 |
| Bright Elementary School | Record | Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp | Lawrenceburg, 47025Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 554 |
| Aurora Elementary School | Record | South Dearborn Community Sch Corp | Aurora, 47001Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 533 |
| Lawrenceburg Primary School | Record | Lawrenceburg Community School Corp | Lawrenceburg, 47025Town: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 481 |
| Greendale Middle School | Record | Lawrenceburg Community School Corp | Lawrenceburg, 47025Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 473 |
| Central Elementary School | Record | Lawrenceburg Community School Corp | Lawrenceburg, 47025Town: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 426 |
| South Dearborn Middle School | Record | South Dearborn Community Sch Corp | Aurora, 47001Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 328 |
| Dillsboro Elementary School | Record | South Dearborn Community Sch Corp | Dillsboro, 47018Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 262 |
| Manchester Elementary School | Record | South Dearborn Community Sch Corp | Aurora, 47001Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 171 |
East Central High School
Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp
St Leon, 47012 / Rural: Distant
East Central Middle School
Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp
St Leon, 47012 / Rural: Distant
North Dearborn Elementary School
Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp
West Harrison, 47060 / Rural: Fringe
Lawrenceburg High School
Lawrenceburg Community School Corp
Lawrenceburg, 47025 / Town: Fringe
South Dearborn High School
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp
Aurora, 47001 / Rural: Fringe
Bright Elementary School
Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp
Lawrenceburg, 47025 / Suburb: Large
Aurora Elementary School
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp
Aurora, 47001 / Rural: Fringe
Lawrenceburg Primary School
Lawrenceburg Community School Corp
Lawrenceburg, 47025 / Town: Fringe
Greendale Middle School
Lawrenceburg Community School Corp
Lawrenceburg, 47025 / Town: Fringe
Central Elementary School
Lawrenceburg Community School Corp
Lawrenceburg, 47025 / Town: Fringe
South Dearborn Middle School
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp
Aurora, 47001 / Rural: Fringe
Dillsboro Elementary School
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp
Dillsboro, 47018 / Rural: Distant
Manchester Elementary School
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp
Aurora, 47001 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,513
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Dearborn County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Dearborn County, Indiana?
Dearborn County supports 7,572 students across 13 public schools and three school districts. The network is comprised of seven elementary, three middle, and three high schools. This structured system is designed to provide comprehensive coverage from primary to secondary education.
What are the major school districts in Dearborn County, Indiana?
Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation is the largest district, managing five schools for 3,825 students. Lawrenceburg and South Dearborn districts also provide robust options for several thousand more local children. All schools in the county are traditional public institutions, as there are no charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Dearborn County?
Eight of the county's 13 schools are in rural settings, though they maintain an average size of 582 students. East Central High School is the largest campus, serving 1,290 students in a secondary setting. This allows students to enjoy a rural lifestyle while accessing large-school extracurriculars and facilities.
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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.