Ripley County Schools & Education
Ripley County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
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
$5,651
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#8
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ripley County
Measured School Summary
Ripley County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,651 per pupil, Ripley County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 33% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ripley 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
13 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #8 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
4.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,651
$144 above the state average
School coverage
13
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
Ripley County has 13 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 Ripley 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
Ripley 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
#8
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.
South Ripley Com Sch Corp
Elementary to high school visible
1,075 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Milan Community Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,042 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Jac-Cen-Del Community Sch Corp
Elementary and high visible
773 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Southeastern Career Center
High school only in this slice
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Milan Community Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Ripley County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Ripley 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 Ripley 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 Strong Multi-District Rural Network
Ripley County supports 13 public schools through four active school districts, serving a total of 4,194 students. The landscape is well-distributed with five elementary, four middle, and four high schools. This balanced structure ensures continuous educational support from early childhood through graduation.
Milan and South Ripley Communities
South Ripley Community School Corp and Milan Community Schools are the largest districts, serving 1,075 and 1,042 students respectively. Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corp also provides for 773 students. The county relies entirely on its four core public districts with no charter schools present.
Traditional Rural Schooling at Its Best
Education in Ripley is overwhelmingly rural, with 11 schools in rural settings and only two in towns. The average school size is 350 students, ensuring students receive personalized attention. Schools range from Milan Elementary (415 students) to South Ripley Elementary (563 students).
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Ripley County
Reported Enrollment
4,194
13 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Ripley County
South Ripley Com Sch Corp
Milan Community Schools
Jac-Cen-Del Community Sch Corp
Southeastern Career Center
13 Public Schools in Ripley 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 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ripley Elementary School | Record | South Ripley Com Sch Corp | Versailles, 47042Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 563 |
| Batesville Middle School | Record | Batesville Community School Corp | Batesville, 47006Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 487 |
| Batesville Intermediate School | Record | Batesville Community School Corp | Batesville, 47006Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 478 |
| Milan Elementary School | Record | Milan Community Schools | Milan, 47031Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 415 |
| Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School | Record | Jac-Cen-Del Community Sch Corp | Osgood, 47037Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 390 |
| Jac-Cen-Del MS/HS | Record | Jac-Cen-Del Community Sch Corp | Osgood, 47037Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 383 |
| South Ripley High School | Record | South Ripley Com Sch Corp | Versailles, 47042Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 350 |
| Milan High School | Record | Milan Community Schools | Milan, 47031Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 347 |
| Sunman Elementary School | Record | Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp | Sunman, 47041Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 339 |
| South Ripley Junior High School | Record | South Ripley Com Sch Corp | Versailles, 47042Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 162 |
| Milan Intermediate School | Record | Milan Community Schools | Milan, 47031Rural: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 149 |
| Milan Middle School | Record | Milan Community Schools | Milan, 47031Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 131 |
| Southeastern Career Center | Record | Southeastern Career Center | Versailles, 47042Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
South Ripley Elementary School
South Ripley Com Sch Corp
Versailles, 47042 / Rural: Distant
Batesville Middle School
Batesville Community School Corp
Batesville, 47006 / Town: Distant
Batesville Intermediate School
Batesville Community School Corp
Batesville, 47006 / Town: Distant
Milan Elementary School
Milan Community Schools
Milan, 47031 / Rural: Distant
Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School
Jac-Cen-Del Community Sch Corp
Osgood, 47037 / Rural: Distant
Jac-Cen-Del MS/HS
Jac-Cen-Del Community Sch Corp
Osgood, 47037 / Rural: Distant
South Ripley High School
South Ripley Com Sch Corp
Versailles, 47042 / Rural: Distant
Sunman Elementary School
Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp
Sunman, 47041 / Rural: Distant
South Ripley Junior High School
South Ripley Com Sch Corp
Versailles, 47042 / Rural: Distant
Milan Intermediate School
Milan Community Schools
Milan, 47031 / Rural: Distant
Southeastern Career Center
Southeastern Career Center
Versailles, 47042 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,651
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Ripley County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Ripley County, Indiana?
Ripley County supports 13 public schools through four active school districts, serving a total of 4,194 students. The landscape is well-distributed with five elementary, four middle, and four high schools. This balanced structure ensures continuous educational support from early childhood through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Ripley County, Indiana?
South Ripley Community School Corp and Milan Community Schools are the largest districts, serving 1,075 and 1,042 students respectively. Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corp also provides for 773 students. The county relies entirely on its four core public districts with no charter schools present.
What is the school experience like in Ripley County?
Education in Ripley is overwhelmingly rural, with 11 schools in rural settings and only two in towns. The average school size is 350 students, ensuring students receive personalized attention. Schools range from Milan Elementary (415 students) to South Ripley Elementary (563 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.