Spencer County Schools & Education
Spencer County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
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
$5,019
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#38
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Spencer County
Measured School Summary
Spencer County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,019 per pupil, Spencer County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Spencer 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
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #38 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
2.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,019
$488 below 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
Spencer 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 Spencer 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.
Dominant-district county
North Spencer County Sch Corp carries most of the listed public-school system, with 6 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#38
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
North Spencer County Sch Corp
Elementary to high school visible
2,118 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
South Spencer County Sch Corp
Elementary to high school visible
1,092 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
North Spencer County Sch Corp 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 Spencer County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Spencer 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 Spencer 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 Rural Network of Dedicated Schools
Spencer County manages a focused education system across two districts, serving 3,210 students. The county’s infrastructure includes 10 total public schools, comprising six elementary, two middle, and two high schools.
Exceptional Graduation Rates Outpace State Averages
Students here achieve an impressive 95.0% graduation rate, significantly higher than the Indiana average of 92.6% and the national 87% benchmark. This high performance comes despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $5,019, which is below the state average of $5,507.
North Spencer Leads Local Enrollment
North Spencer County School Corporation stands as the largest district, enrolling 2,118 students across six schools. The remaining 1,092 students are served by South Spencer County School Corporation, with no charter schools operating in the county.
Intimate Learning in a Rural Setting
Education in Spencer County is entirely rural, with an average school size of 321 students. Heritage Hills High School is the largest campus with 642 students, while elementary options like David Turnham Education Center offer smaller cohorts of 300.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Spencer County
Reported Enrollment
3,210
10 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Spencer County
North Spencer County Sch Corp
South Spencer County Sch Corp
10 Public Schools in Spencer 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Hills High School | Record | North Spencer County Sch Corp | Lincoln City, 47552Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 642 |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Record | North Spencer County Sch Corp | Lamar, 47550Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 385 |
| South Spencer High School | Record | South Spencer County Sch Corp | Rockport, 47635Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 357 |
| Rockport-Ohio Elementary School | Record | South Spencer County Sch Corp | Rockport, 47635Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 318 |
| David Turnham Education Center | Record | North Spencer County Sch Corp | Dale, 47523Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 300 |
| Heritage Hills Middle School | Record | North Spencer County Sch Corp | Lincoln City, 47552Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 299 |
| Nancy Hanks Elementary School | Record | North Spencer County Sch Corp | Ferdinand, 47532Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 271 |
| South Spencer Middle School | Record | South Spencer County Sch Corp | Rockport, 47635Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 228 |
| Chrisney Elementary School | Record | North Spencer County Sch Corp | Chrisney, 47611Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 221 |
| Luce Elementary School | Record | South Spencer County Sch Corp | Richland, 47634Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 189 |
Heritage Hills High School
North Spencer County Sch Corp
Lincoln City, 47552 / Rural: Distant
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
North Spencer County Sch Corp
Lamar, 47550 / Rural: Distant
South Spencer High School
South Spencer County Sch Corp
Rockport, 47635 / Rural: Distant
Rockport-Ohio Elementary School
South Spencer County Sch Corp
Rockport, 47635 / Rural: Fringe
David Turnham Education Center
North Spencer County Sch Corp
Dale, 47523 / Rural: Distant
Heritage Hills Middle School
North Spencer County Sch Corp
Lincoln City, 47552 / Rural: Distant
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
North Spencer County Sch Corp
Ferdinand, 47532 / Rural: Distant
South Spencer Middle School
South Spencer County Sch Corp
Rockport, 47635 / Rural: Distant
Chrisney Elementary School
North Spencer County Sch Corp
Chrisney, 47611 / Rural: Distant
Luce Elementary School
South Spencer County Sch Corp
Richland, 47634 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,019
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Spencer County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Spencer County, Indiana?
Spencer County manages a focused education system across two districts, serving 3,210 students. The county’s infrastructure includes 10 total public schools, comprising six elementary, two middle, and two high schools.
How do schools in Spencer County perform academically?
Students here achieve an impressive 95.0% graduation rate, significantly higher than the Indiana average of 92.6% and the national 87% benchmark. This high performance comes despite a lean per-pupil expenditure of $5,019, which is below the state average of $5,507.
What are the major school districts in Spencer County, Indiana?
North Spencer County School Corporation stands as the largest district, enrolling 2,118 students across six schools. The remaining 1,092 students are served by South Spencer County School Corporation, with no charter schools operating in the county.
What is the school experience like in Spencer County?
Education in Spencer County is entirely rural, with an average school size of 321 students. Heritage Hills High School is the largest campus with 642 students, while elementary options like David Turnham Education Center offer smaller cohorts of 300.
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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.