Sullivan County Schools & Education
Sullivan County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,412
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#63
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Sullivan County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 36/100, Sullivan County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,412 per pupil, Sullivan County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Sullivan 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 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
36/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #63 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
0.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,412
$95 below the state average
School coverage
10
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Sullivan County has 10 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 Sullivan 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.
Choice-program county
Sullivan County has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.
State position
#63
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below 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.
Southwest School Corporation
Elementary to high school visible
1,743 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Northeast School Corp
Elementary and high visible
770 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Dugger Union Community School Corp
Other grade structure
567 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Rural Community Schools Inc
Elementary school only in this slice
85 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Southwest School Corporation 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 Sullivan County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Sullivan County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Sullivan 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.
Small Schools with Diverse Options
Sullivan County serves 3,165 students through a mix of 10 public schools across four districts. The system includes five elementary, two middle, and two high schools, plus one alternative learning center.
Competitive Results on a Lean Budget
Sullivan County achieves a graduation rate of 92.0%, nearly matching the state average and exceeding the national 87% benchmark. This is accomplished with a per-pupil expenditure of $5,412, which is just under the state average of $5,507.
Public and Charter Schools Side-by-Side
Southwest School Corporation is the largest provider with 1,743 students. Uniquely, 20% of the county's schools are charters, including the Dugger Union Community School Corp which serves 567 students.
A Rural Approach to Education
With nine of its 10 schools in rural locales, Sullivan County offers an average school size of 317 students. Sullivan Elementary is the largest campus with 663 students, while Rural Community Schools Inc provides an intimate setting of just 85 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Sullivan County
Reported Enrollment
3,165
10 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
2
20% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Sullivan County
Southwest School Corporation
Northeast School Corp
Dugger Union Community School Corp
Rural Community Schools Inc
10 Public Schools in Sullivan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Elementary School | Record | Southwest School Corporation | Sullivan, 47882Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 663 |
| Dugger Union Community School Corp | Record | Dugger Union Community School Corp | Dugger, 47848Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Charter | 567 |
| Sullivan High School | Record | Southwest School Corporation | Sullivan, 47882Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 499 |
| North Central Jr/Sr High School | Record | Northeast School Corp | Farmersburg, 47850Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 374 |
| Sullivan Middle School | Record | Southwest School Corporation | Sullivan, 47882Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 298 |
| Northeast North Elementary School | Record | Northeast School Corp | Farmersburg, 47850Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 228 |
| Carlisle Elementary School | Record | Southwest School Corporation | Carlisle, 47838Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 196 |
| Northeast East Elementary School | Record | Northeast School Corp | Hymera, 47855Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 168 |
| Carlisle Middle School | Record | Southwest School Corporation | Carlisle, 47838Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 87 |
| Rural Community Academy | Record | Rural Community Schools Inc | Sullivan, 47882Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Charter | 85 |
Sullivan Elementary School
Southwest School Corporation
Sullivan, 47882 / Rural: Fringe
Dugger Union Community School Corp
Dugger Union Community School Corp
Dugger, 47848 / Rural: Distant
Sullivan High School
Southwest School Corporation
Sullivan, 47882 / Town: Distant
North Central Jr/Sr High School
Northeast School Corp
Farmersburg, 47850 / Rural: Distant
Sullivan Middle School
Southwest School Corporation
Sullivan, 47882 / Rural: Fringe
Northeast North Elementary School
Northeast School Corp
Farmersburg, 47850 / Rural: Distant
Carlisle Elementary School
Southwest School Corporation
Carlisle, 47838 / Rural: Distant
Northeast East Elementary School
Northeast School Corp
Hymera, 47855 / Rural: Distant
Carlisle Middle School
Southwest School Corporation
Carlisle, 47838 / Rural: Distant
Rural Community Academy
Rural Community Schools Inc
Sullivan, 47882 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,412
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Sullivan County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Sullivan County, Indiana?
Sullivan County serves 3,165 students through a mix of 10 public schools across four districts. The system includes five elementary, two middle, and two high schools, plus one alternative learning center.
How do schools in Sullivan County perform academically?
Sullivan County achieves a graduation rate of 92.0%, nearly matching the state average and exceeding the national 87% benchmark. This is accomplished with a per-pupil expenditure of $5,412, which is just under the state average of $5,507.
What are the major school districts in Sullivan County, Indiana?
Southwest School Corporation is the largest provider with 1,743 students. Uniquely, 20% of the county's schools are charters, including the Dugger Union Community School Corp which serves 567 students.
What is the school experience like in Sullivan County?
With nine of its 10 schools in rural locales, Sullivan County offers an average school size of 317 students. Sullivan Elementary is the largest campus with 663 students, while Rural Community Schools Inc provides an intimate setting of just 85 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.