Ohio County Schools & Education
Ohio County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,794
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#1
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ohio County
Measured School Summary
Ohio County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,794 per pupil, Ohio County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 54% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 23% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ohio 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
3 public schools and 1 district 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
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #1 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
2.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,794
$1,287 above the state average
School coverage
3
1 district 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
Ohio County has 3 public schools across 1 district, 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 Ohio 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.
Small-system county
Ohio County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#1
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 21 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.
Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com
Elementary to high school visible
825 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Ohio County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Ohio 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.
Ohio County's Intimate Single-District System
Ohio County maintains a streamlined education infrastructure with just three public schools serving a total of 825 students. This single-district system provides one elementary, one middle, and one high school for the entire community.
High Graduation Rates in Rising Sun
Students here excel with a 95.0% graduation rate, significantly outperforming both the 87.0% national average and the 92.6% state average. The county invests $6,794 per pupil, which is higher than the Indiana state average of $5,507.
The Rising Sun-Ohio County Community
The Rising Sun-Ohio County Community school district manages 100% of the county's public enrollment. With zero charter schools present, the district focuses its resources on its three core campuses.
Rural Learning in Small Settings
All three schools are located in rural settings, fostering a close-knit academic environment with an average school size of 275 students. Ohio County Elementary is the largest campus with 409 students, while the middle school remains highly personal with only 190 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Ohio County
Reported Enrollment
825
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Ohio County
Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com
3 Public Schools in Ohio County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio County Elementary School | Record | Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com | Rising Sun, 47040Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 409 |
| Rising Sun High School | Record | Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com | Rising Sun, 47040Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 226 |
| Ohio County Middle School | Record | Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com | Rising Sun, 47040Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 190 |
Ohio County Elementary School
Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com
Rising Sun, 47040 / Rural: Distant
Rising Sun High School
Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com
Rising Sun, 47040 / Rural: Distant
Ohio County Middle School
Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com
Rising Sun, 47040 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,794
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Ohio County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Ohio County, Indiana?
Ohio County maintains a streamlined education infrastructure with just three public schools serving a total of 825 students. This single-district system provides one elementary, one middle, and one high school for the entire community.
How do schools in Ohio County perform academically?
Students here excel with a 95.0% graduation rate, significantly outperforming both the 87.0% national average and the 92.6% state average. The county invests $6,794 per pupil, which is higher than the Indiana state average of $5,507.
What are the major school districts in Ohio County, Indiana?
The Rising Sun-Ohio County Community school district manages 100% of the county's public enrollment. With zero charter schools present, the district focuses its resources on its three core campuses.
What is the school experience like in Ohio County?
All three schools are located in rural settings, fostering a close-knit academic environment with an average school size of 275 students. Ohio County Elementary is the largest campus with 409 students, while the middle school remains highly personal with only 190 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.