Can I use Hancock County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Hancock County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Hancock County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Hancock County?

Start with the 24 listed public schools and 5 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Hancock County Schools & Education

Name: Hancock County, Indiana Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Hancock County, Indiana

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

School Score

46/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

95.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,001

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

46/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#30

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Hancock County

Measured School Summary

Hancock County performs at an average level with a school score of 46/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.5%.

Funding Context

At $5,001 per pupil, Hancock County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 18% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Hancock 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

24 public schools and 5 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

46/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #30 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

95.5%

2.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,001

$506 below the state average

School coverage

5 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

Hancock County has 24 public schools across 5 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Hancock 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

Hancock 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

#30

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.

Mt Vernon Community School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

4,677 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 1

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Greenfield-Central Com Schools

Elementary to high school visible

4,393 students

Elementary 4Middle 3High 1Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp

Elementary to high school visible

3,863 students

Elementary 3Middle 2High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp

Elementary to high school visible

1,179 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Greenfield-Central Com Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Hancock County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hancock County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Hancock 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 Growing Suburban School System

Hancock County serves 14,345 students through 24 public schools across five districts. The system includes 12 elementary, seven middle, and four high schools. This infrastructure supports a mix of traditional rural roots and rapid suburban growth.

Strong Districts Near the Indy Metro

Mt Vernon Community School Corp is the largest district, serving 4,677 students, followed by Greenfield-Central with 4,393. There is one charter school in the county, accounting for about 4% of the school landscape. These districts are popular choices for families commuting to nearby Indianapolis.

Rural Traditions Meet Suburban Growth

The county features 18 rural schools and six suburban schools, with an average school size of 598 students. Greenfield-Central High is the largest at 1,462 students, while Mt Vernon High is close behind with 1,431. Families can choose between smaller rural elementary schools or large, modern high schools.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Hancock County

Reported Enrollment

14,345

24 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

4% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary12

Middle7

High4

Other1

5 School Districts in Hancock County

Mt Vernon Community School Corp

Greenfield-Central Com Schools

Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp

Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp

3 schools

1,179 students

Geist Montessori Academy

1 school

233 students

24 Public Schools in Hancock County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

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Public schools in Hancock County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Greenfield-Central High School	Profile	Greenfield-Central Com Schools	Greenfield, 46140Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,462
Mt Vernon High School	Profile	Mt Vernon Community School Corp	Fortville, 46040Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,431
New Palestine High School	Profile	Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp	New Palestine, 46163Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,195
Mt Vernon Middle School	Profile	Mt Vernon Community School Corp	Fortville, 46040Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	1,070
Fortville Elementary School	Record	Mt Vernon Community School Corp	Fortville, 46040Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	719
Greenfield Central Junior High Sch	Record	Greenfield-Central Com Schools	Greenfield, 46140Rural: Fringe	7–8	Middle	675
McCordsville Elementary School	Record	Mt Vernon Community School Corp	McCordsville, 46055Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	673
Mt Comfort Elementary School	Record	Mt Vernon Community School Corp	Greenfield, 46140Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	650
New Palestine Jr High School	Record	Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp	New Palestine, 46163Rural: Fringe	7–8	Middle	618
New Palestine Intermediate School	Record	Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp	New Palestine, 46163Rural: Fringe	5–6	Middle	579
New Palestine Elementary School	Record	Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp	New Palestine, 46163Suburb: Large	PK–4	Primary	577
Sugar Creek Elementary Sch	Record	Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp	New Palestine, 46163Rural: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	565
JB Stephens Elementary School	Record	Greenfield-Central Com Schools	Greenfield, 46140Rural: Fringe	PK–3	Primary	561
Eastern Hancock Elementary School	Record	Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp	Charlottesville, 46117Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	533
Maxwell Intermediate School	Record	Greenfield-Central Com Schools	Maxwell, 46154Rural: Fringe	4–6	Middle	465
Greenfield Intermediate School	Record	Greenfield-Central Com Schools	Greenfield, 46140Suburb: Large	4–6	Middle	463
Eastern Hancock High School	Record	Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp	Charlottesville, 46117Rural: Distant	9–12	High	378
Brandywine Elementary School	Record	Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp	Greenfield, 46140Rural: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	329
Weston Elementary School	Record	Greenfield-Central Com Schools	Greenfield, 46140Suburb: Large	KG–3	Primary	327
Harris Elementary School	Record	Greenfield-Central Com Schools	Greenfield, 46140Suburb: Large	KG–3	Primary	280

Greenfield-Central High School

Greenfield-Central Com Schools

Greenfield, 46140 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,462 students

Mt Vernon High School

Mt Vernon Community School Corp

Fortville, 46040 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,431 students

New Palestine High School

Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp

New Palestine, 46163 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,195 students

Mt Vernon Middle School

Mt Vernon Community School Corp

Fortville, 46040 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,070 students

Fortville Elementary School

Mt Vernon Community School Corp

Fortville, 46040 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary719 students

Greenfield Central Junior High Sch

Greenfield-Central Com Schools

Greenfield, 46140 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–8Middle675 students

McCordsville Elementary School

Mt Vernon Community School Corp

McCordsville, 46055 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary673 students

Mt Comfort Elementary School

Mt Vernon Community School Corp

Greenfield, 46140 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary650 students

New Palestine Jr High School

Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp

New Palestine, 46163 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–8Middle618 students

New Palestine Intermediate School

Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp

New Palestine, 46163 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–6Middle579 students

New Palestine Elementary School

Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp

New Palestine, 46163 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–4Primary577 students

Sugar Creek Elementary Sch

Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp

New Palestine, 46163 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary565 students

JB Stephens Elementary School

Greenfield-Central Com Schools

Greenfield, 46140 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–3Primary561 students

Eastern Hancock Elementary School

Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp

Charlottesville, 46117 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary533 students

Maxwell Intermediate School

Greenfield-Central Com Schools

Maxwell, 46154 / Rural: Fringe

Record4–6Middle465 students

Greenfield Intermediate School

Greenfield-Central Com Schools

Greenfield, 46140 / Suburb: Large

Record4–6Middle463 students

Eastern Hancock High School

Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp

Charlottesville, 46117 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High378 students

Brandywine Elementary School

Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp

Greenfield, 46140 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary329 students

Weston Elementary School

Greenfield-Central Com Schools

Greenfield, 46140 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–3Primary327 students

Harris Elementary School

Greenfield-Central Com Schools

Greenfield, 46140 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–3Primary280 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,001

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 Hancock County?

Hancock County has a school score of 46/100, 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 Hancock County?

The high school graduation rate in Hancock County is 95.5%, 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 Hancock County spend per student?

Hancock County spends $5,001 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.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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.

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