Switzerland County Schools & Education
Switzerland County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
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
1 School District in Switzerland County
Switzerland County School Corp
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 dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland Co Senior High School | Record | Switzerland County School Corp | Vevay, 47043Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 435 |
| Jefferson-Craig Elementary School | Record | Switzerland County School Corp | Vevay, 47043Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 412 |
| Switzerland Co Elementary School | Record | Switzerland County School Corp | East Enterprise, 47019Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 392 |
| Switzerland Co Middle School | Record | Switzerland County School Corp | Vevay, 47043Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 244 |
Switzerland Co Senior High School
Switzerland County School Corp
Vevay, 47043 / Rural: Distant
Jefferson-Craig Elementary School
Switzerland County School Corp
Vevay, 47043 / Rural: Distant
Switzerland Co Elementary School
Switzerland County School Corp
East Enterprise, 47019 / Rural: Distant
Switzerland Co Middle School
Switzerland County School Corp
Vevay, 47043 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$4,568
State avg $5,507
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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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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.