Jasper County Schools & Education
Jasper County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,717
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#12
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jasper County
Measured School Summary
Jasper County performs at an average level with a school score of 50/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.6%.
Funding Context
At $5,717 per pupil, Jasper County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 28% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jasper 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
10 public schools and 2 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
50/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #12 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
95.6%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,717
$210 above the state average
School coverage
10
2 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
Jasper County has 10 public schools across 2 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 Jasper 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
Jasper 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
#12
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
Kankakee Valley School Corp
Elementary to high school visible
3,243 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Rensselaer Central School Corp
Elementary to high school visible
1,521 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Kankakee Valley School 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 Jasper County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jasper 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 Jasper 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.
Jasper County's Specialized Two-District Infrastructure
Jasper County maintains 10 public schools across 2 school districts, serving a student population of 4,973. This infrastructure includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
Stellar Graduation Rates and High Investment
Academic results are high, featuring a 95.6% graduation rate that easily surpasses the state average of 92.6%. The county invests $5,717 per pupil, which is higher than the Indiana average of $5,507.
Kankakee Valley and Rensselaer Central Schools
Kankakee Valley School Corp is the larger of the two districts, enrolling 3,243 students across 5 schools. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's offerings, as there are no charter schools.
A Balanced Mix of Town and Rural Settings
The school environment is split evenly between town and rural locales, with 5 schools in each category. Kankakee Valley High School is the largest school with 1,081 students, but most schools average around 497 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Jasper County
Reported Enrollment
4,973
10 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Jasper County
Kankakee Valley School Corp
Rensselaer Central School Corp
10 Public Schools in Jasper 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee Valley High School | Profile | Kankakee Valley School Corp | Wheatfield, 46392Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,081 |
| Kankakee Valley Middle School | Record | Kankakee Valley School Corp | Wheatfield, 46392Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 741 |
| DeMotte Elementary School | Record | Kankakee Valley School Corp | DeMotte, 46310Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 593 |
| Rensselaer Central High School | Record | Rensselaer Central School Corp | Rensselaer, 47978Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 472 |
| Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch | Record | Kankakee Valley School Corp | Wheatfield, 46392Rural: Fringe | 4–5 | Primary | 464 |
| Rensselaer Central Primary School | Record | Rensselaer Central School Corp | Rensselaer, 47978Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 386 |
| Wheatfield Elementary School | Record | Kankakee Valley School Corp | Wheatfield, 46392Rural: Distant | KG–3 | Primary | 364 |
| Rensselaer Middle School | Record | Rensselaer Central School Corp | Rensselaer, 47978Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 342 |
| Van Rensselaer Elementary School | Record | Rensselaer Central School Corp | Rensselaer, 47978Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 321 |
| Tri-County Primary School | Record | Tri-County School Corporation | Remington, 47977Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 209 |
Kankakee Valley High School
Kankakee Valley School Corp
Wheatfield, 46392 / Rural: Distant
Kankakee Valley Middle School
Kankakee Valley School Corp
Wheatfield, 46392 / Rural: Fringe
DeMotte Elementary School
Kankakee Valley School Corp
DeMotte, 46310 / Town: Distant
Rensselaer Central High School
Rensselaer Central School Corp
Rensselaer, 47978 / Town: Distant
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch
Kankakee Valley School Corp
Wheatfield, 46392 / Rural: Fringe
Rensselaer Central Primary School
Rensselaer Central School Corp
Rensselaer, 47978 / Town: Distant
Wheatfield Elementary School
Kankakee Valley School Corp
Wheatfield, 46392 / Rural: Distant
Rensselaer Middle School
Rensselaer Central School Corp
Rensselaer, 47978 / Town: Distant
Van Rensselaer Elementary School
Rensselaer Central School Corp
Rensselaer, 47978 / Town: Distant
Tri-County Primary School
Tri-County School Corporation
Remington, 47977 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,717
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Jasper County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jasper County, Indiana?
Jasper County maintains 10 public schools across 2 school districts, serving a student population of 4,973. This infrastructure includes 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
How do schools in Jasper County perform academically?
Academic results are high, featuring a 95.6% graduation rate that easily surpasses the state average of 92.6%. The county invests $5,717 per pupil, which is higher than the Indiana average of $5,507.
What are the major school districts in Jasper County, Indiana?
Kankakee Valley School Corp is the larger of the two districts, enrolling 3,243 students across 5 schools. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's offerings, as there are no charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Jasper County?
The school environment is split evenly between town and rural locales, with 5 schools in each category. Kankakee Valley High School is the largest school with 1,081 students, but most schools average around 497 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.