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Dubois County Schools & Education

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

94.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

94.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,823

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#25

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Dubois County

Measured School Summary

Dubois County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.5%.

Funding Context

At $5,823 per pupil, Dubois County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 21% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Dubois 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

16 public schools and 4 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

47/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #25 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

94.5%

1.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,823

$316 above the state average

School coverage

16

4 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

Dubois County has 16 public schools across 4 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.

Parent decision brief

What Dubois 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

Dubois 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

#25

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.

Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs

Elementary to high school visible

3,273 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 1

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp

Elementary to high school visible

1,965 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp

Elementary to high school visible

1,254 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Northeast Dubois Co Sch Corp

Elementary and high visible

834 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs 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 Dubois County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Dubois 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 Dubois 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.

A Balanced Educational Landscape in Dubois

Dubois County supports 7,326 students through 16 public schools across four specialized districts. The infrastructure includes eight elementary schools, three middle schools, and four high schools to serve the community.

Dubois County Leads in Academic Success

The county achieves a stellar 94.5% graduation rate, which is higher than both the state average and the national average of 87%. Investment remains efficient at $5,823 per pupil, slightly exceeding the state's average spending level.

Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools Spotlight

Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools is the largest district, educating 3,273 students across five schools. Traditional public education is the standard here, as the county currently has no charter schools.

A Primarily Rural Learning Environment

Rural settings dominate the landscape with 14 of 16 schools located in countryside areas. Jasper High School serves as the largest campus with 1,046 students, while the average school size across the county is 488 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

16

in Dubois County

Reported Enrollment

7,326

16 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle3
High4
Other1

4 School Districts in Dubois County

Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs

5 schools
3,273 students

Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp

4 schools
1,965 students

Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp

4 schools
1,254 students

Northeast Dubois Co Sch Corp

3 schools
834 students

16 Public Schools in Dubois County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 16 of 16 matching schools

Jasper High School

Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs

Jasper, 47546 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,046 students

Jasper Elementary School

Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs

Jasper, 47546 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–5Primary989 students

Huntingburg Elementary School

Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp

Huntingburg, 47542 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary736 students

Jasper Middle School

Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs

Jasper, 47546 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle687 students

Southridge High School

Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp

Huntingburg, 47542 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High566 students

Ireland Elementary School

Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs

Ireland, 47545 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary551 students

Forest Park Jr-Sr High School

Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp

Ferdinand, 47532 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High533 students

Southridge Middle School

Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp

Huntingburg, 47542 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle409 students

Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School

Northeast Dubois Co Sch Corp

Dubois, 47527 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High368 students

Ferdinand Elementary School

Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp

Ferdinand, 47532 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary301 students

Holland Elementary School

Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp

Holland, 47541 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary254 students

Pine Ridge Elementary School

Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp

Birdseye, 47513 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary236 students

Northeast Dubois Elementary School

Northeast Dubois Co Sch Corp

Dubois, 47527 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary235 students

Northeast Dubois Intermediate School

Northeast Dubois Co Sch Corp

Dubois, 47527 / Rural: Distant

Record3–6Primary231 students

Cedar Crest Intermediate School

Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp

Huntingburg, 47542 / Rural: Distant

Record5–6Middle184 students

Exceptional Children's Cooperative

Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs

Jasper, 47546 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–12Special Education0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,823

State avg $5,507

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Indiana counties have the highest graduation rates?
Boone County (97.5%), Benton County (97.0%), and Brown County (97.0%) currently lead Indiana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Indiana?
Across Indiana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,507. The highest current county values are Ohio County ($6,794), DeKalb County ($6,730), and Vigo County ($6,496). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Dubois County?
Dubois County has a school score of 47/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Dubois County?
The high school graduation rate in Dubois County is 94.5%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Dubois County spend per student?
Dubois County spends $5,823 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Dubois County, Indiana — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Dubois County, Indiana?

Dubois County supports 7,326 students through 16 public schools across four specialized districts. The infrastructure includes eight elementary schools, three middle schools, and four high schools to serve the community.

How do schools in Dubois County perform academically?

The county achieves a stellar 94.5% graduation rate, which is higher than both the state average and the national average of 87%. Investment remains efficient at $5,823 per pupil, slightly exceeding the state's average spending level.

What are the major school districts in Dubois County, Indiana?

Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools is the largest district, educating 3,273 students across five schools. Traditional public education is the standard here, as the county currently has no charter schools.

What is the school experience like in Dubois County?

Rural settings dominate the landscape with 14 of 16 schools located in countryside areas. Jasper High School serves as the largest campus with 1,046 students, while the average school size across the county is 488 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.