Owen County Schools & Education
Owen County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,991
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#4
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Owen County
Measured School Summary
Owen County performs at an average level with a school score of 55/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,991 per pupil, Owen County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 42% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Owen 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
6 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
55/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #4 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
4.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,991
$484 above the state average
School coverage
6
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
Owen County has 6 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 Owen 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
Owen 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
#4
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 16 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.
Spencer-Owen Community Schools
Elementary to high school visible
2,238 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Spencer-Owen Community Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Owen 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 Owen 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.
Owen County's Unified Rural School System
A single school district manages Owen County's six public schools, which serve a total of 2,238 students. The layout includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school to cover the entire county.
Spencer-Owen Community Schools Dominance
Spencer-Owen Community Schools operates 100% of the public campuses in the county with no charter school competition. The district's largest facility is Owen Valley Community High School, which enrolls 671 students.
A Purely Rural Learning Experience
All six schools are located in rural areas, offering a consistent environment for the county's 2,238 students. While Owen Valley High is the largest, Gosport Elementary provides a very intimate setting with just 144 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Owen County
Reported Enrollment
2,238
6 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Owen County
Spencer-Owen Community Schools
6 Public Schools in Owen 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Valley Community High School | Record | Spencer-Owen Community Schools | Spencer, 47460Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 671 |
| Spencer Elementary School | Record | Spencer-Owen Community Schools | Spencer, 47460Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 557 |
| McCormick's Creek Elementary Sch | Record | Spencer-Owen Community Schools | Spencer, 47460Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 393 |
| Owen Valley Middle School | Record | Spencer-Owen Community Schools | Spencer, 47460Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 344 |
| Gosport Elementary School | Record | Spencer-Owen Community Schools | Gosport, 47433Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 144 |
| Patricksburg Elementary School | Record | Spencer-Owen Community Schools | Patricksburg, 47455Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 129 |
Owen Valley Community High School
Spencer-Owen Community Schools
Spencer, 47460 / Rural: Distant
Spencer Elementary School
Spencer-Owen Community Schools
Spencer, 47460 / Rural: Distant
McCormick's Creek Elementary Sch
Spencer-Owen Community Schools
Spencer, 47460 / Rural: Fringe
Owen Valley Middle School
Spencer-Owen Community Schools
Spencer, 47460 / Rural: Distant
Gosport Elementary School
Spencer-Owen Community Schools
Gosport, 47433 / Rural: Distant
Patricksburg Elementary School
Spencer-Owen Community Schools
Patricksburg, 47455 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,991
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Owen County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Owen County, Indiana?
A single school district manages Owen County's six public schools, which serve a total of 2,238 students. The layout includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school to cover the entire county.
What are the major school districts in Owen County, Indiana?
Spencer-Owen Community Schools operates 100% of the public campuses in the county with no charter school competition. The district's largest facility is Owen Valley Community High School, which enrolls 671 students.
What is the school experience like in Owen County?
All six schools are located in rural areas, offering a consistent environment for the county's 2,238 students. While Owen Valley High is the largest, Gosport Elementary provides a very intimate setting with just 144 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.