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Switzerland County Schools & Education

School Score

34/100

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

$4,568

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

34/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#66

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Switzerland County

Measured School Summary

Despite a lower school score of 34/100, Switzerland County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.

Funding Context

At $4,568 per pupil, Switzerland County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 13% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Switzerland 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

4 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

34/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #66 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

0.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$4,568

$939 below the state average

School coverage

4

1 district 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

Switzerland County has 4 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.

Parent decision brief

What Switzerland 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

Switzerland 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

#66

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.

Switzerland County School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

1,483 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Switzerland County School Corp 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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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.

One District, One Community

Switzerland County operates a single unified school district serving 1,483 total students. This streamlined system consists of four schools: two elementary, one middle, and one high school.

Solid Performance with Efficient Spending

The county maintains a 92.0% graduation rate, which is well above the national 87% average. They achieve these results with a very efficient per-pupil spend of $4,568, nearly $1,000 less than the state average.

Switzerland County School Corp Spotlight

As the sole district in the county, Switzerland County School Corp manages all 1,483 students and four campuses. There are no charter schools, ensuring the community remains focused on its central public school system.

Classic Rural Indiana Schools

Every school in the county is classified as rural, reflecting the area's agricultural heritage. Switzerland County Senior High is the largest school with 435 students, while the average school size is 371.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Switzerland County

Reported Enrollment

1,483

4 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Switzerland County

Switzerland County School Corp

4 schools
1,483 students enrolled

4 Public Schools in Switzerland 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 data

Level

Showing 4 of 4 matching schools

Switzerland Co Senior High School

Switzerland County School Corp

Vevay, 47043 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High435 students

Jefferson-Craig Elementary School

Switzerland County School Corp

Vevay, 47043 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary412 students

Switzerland Co Elementary School

Switzerland County School Corp

East Enterprise, 47019 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary392 students

Switzerland Co Middle School

Switzerland County School Corp

Vevay, 47043 / Rural: Distant

Record7–8Middle244 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$4,568

State avg $5,507

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Indiana counties have the highest graduation rates?
Boone County (97.5%), Benton County (97.0%), and Brown County (97.0%) currently lead Indiana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Indiana?
Across Indiana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,507. The highest current county values are Ohio County ($6,794), DeKalb County ($6,730), and Vigo County ($6,496). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Switzerland County?
Switzerland County has a school score of 34/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Switzerland County?
The high school graduation rate in Switzerland County is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Switzerland County spend per student?
Switzerland County spends $4,568 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Switzerland County, Indiana — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Switzerland County, Indiana?

Switzerland County operates a single unified school district serving 1,483 total students. This streamlined system consists of four schools: two elementary, one middle, and one high school.

How do schools in Switzerland County perform academically?

The county maintains a 92.0% graduation rate, which is well above the national 87% average. They achieve these results with a very efficient per-pupil spend of $4,568, nearly $1,000 less than the state average.

What are the major school districts in Switzerland County, Indiana?

As the sole district in the county, Switzerland County School Corp manages all 1,483 students and four campuses. There are no charter schools, ensuring the community remains focused on its central public school system.

What is the school experience like in Switzerland County?

Every school in the county is classified as rural, reflecting the area's agricultural heritage. Switzerland County Senior High is the largest school with 435 students, while the average school size is 371.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.