Dubois County Schools & Education
Dubois County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp
Elementary to high school visible
1,965 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp
Elementary to high school visible
1,254 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Northeast Dubois Co Sch Corp
Elementary and high visible
834 students
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
4 School Districts in Dubois County
Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs
Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp
Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp
Northeast Dubois Co Sch Corp
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 dataLevel
Showing 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper High School | Profile | Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs | Jasper, 47546Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,046 |
| Jasper Elementary School | Profile | Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs | Jasper, 47546Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 989 |
| Huntingburg Elementary School | Record | Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp | Huntingburg, 47542Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 736 |
| Jasper Middle School | Record | Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs | Jasper, 47546Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 687 |
| Southridge High School | Record | Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp | Huntingburg, 47542Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 566 |
| Ireland Elementary School | Record | Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs | Ireland, 47545Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 551 |
| Forest Park Jr-Sr High School | Record | Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp | Ferdinand, 47532Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 533 |
| Southridge Middle School | Record | Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp | Huntingburg, 47542Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 409 |
| Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School | Record | Northeast Dubois Co Sch Corp | Dubois, 47527Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 368 |
| Ferdinand Elementary School | Record | Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp | Ferdinand, 47532Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 301 |
| Holland Elementary School | Record | Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp | Holland, 47541Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 254 |
| Pine Ridge Elementary School | Record | Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp | Birdseye, 47513Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 236 |
| Northeast Dubois Elementary School | Record | Northeast Dubois Co Sch Corp | Dubois, 47527Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 235 |
| Northeast Dubois Intermediate School | Record | Northeast Dubois Co Sch Corp | Dubois, 47527Rural: Distant | 3–6 | Primary | 231 |
| Cedar Crest Intermediate School | Record | Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp | Huntingburg, 47542Rural: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 184 |
| Exceptional Children's Cooperative | Record | Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs | Jasper, 47546Town: Distant | PK–12 | Special Education | 0 |
Jasper High School
Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs
Jasper, 47546 / Town: Distant
Jasper Elementary School
Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs
Jasper, 47546 / Rural: Fringe
Huntingburg Elementary School
Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp
Huntingburg, 47542 / Rural: Fringe
Jasper Middle School
Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs
Jasper, 47546 / Rural: Fringe
Southridge High School
Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp
Huntingburg, 47542 / Rural: Fringe
Ireland Elementary School
Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs
Ireland, 47545 / Rural: Fringe
Forest Park Jr-Sr High School
Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp
Ferdinand, 47532 / Rural: Distant
Southridge Middle School
Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp
Huntingburg, 47542 / Rural: Fringe
Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School
Northeast Dubois Co Sch Corp
Dubois, 47527 / Rural: Distant
Ferdinand Elementary School
Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp
Ferdinand, 47532 / Rural: Distant
Holland Elementary School
Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp
Holland, 47541 / Rural: Distant
Pine Ridge Elementary School
Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp
Birdseye, 47513 / Rural: Distant
Northeast Dubois Elementary School
Northeast Dubois Co Sch Corp
Dubois, 47527 / Rural: Distant
Northeast Dubois Intermediate School
Northeast Dubois Co Sch Corp
Dubois, 47527 / Rural: Distant
Cedar Crest Intermediate School
Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp
Huntingburg, 47542 / Rural: Distant
Exceptional Children's Cooperative
Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs
Jasper, 47546 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,823
State avg $5,507
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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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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.