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Vanderburgh County Schools & Education

Vanderburgh County, Indiana

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

18/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

86.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

86.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,560

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

18/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#87

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Vanderburgh County

Measured School Summary

Vanderburgh County faces educational challenges with a school score of 18/100 and a graduation rate of 86.6%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $5,560 per pupil, Vanderburgh County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 53% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Vanderburgh 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

42 public schools and 3 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

18/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #87 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

86.6%

6.0 pts below the state average

Funding context

$5,560

$53 above the state average

School coverage

42

3 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

Vanderburgh County has 42 public schools across 3 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Vanderburgh 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

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp carries most of the listed public-school system, with 40 of 42 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#87

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 21 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.

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

21,739 students

Elementary 22Middle 7High 7Other 4

40 listed schools in this county slice.

Signature School Inc

High school only in this slice

393 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

Joshua Academy

Elementary school only in this slice

264 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp is the largest listed district slice, with 40 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 Vanderburgh County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Vanderburgh 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 Vanderburgh 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.

Diverse Urban Education Hub

Vanderburgh County supports a large-scale system of 42 public schools serving 22,396 students across three districts. The infrastructure includes 23 elementary, seven middle, and eight high schools to accommodate its significant population.

Educational Outcomes and Investment

The graduation rate of 86.6% sits just below the national average of 87.0% and the state average of 92.6%. The county spends $5,560 per pupil, matching the state average but trailing national spending levels.

Evansville Vanderburgh Leads Enrollment

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp is the dominant provider, managing 40 schools and 21,739 students. Two charter schools represent nearly 5% of the county's total public school options, providing additional choice for families.

Urban Density with Large Campus Sizes

Most students attend one of the 34 schools located in city settings, where the average school size is 546 students. North High School is the largest campus with 1,674 students, offering a stark contrast to the county's smaller rural and suburban sites.

School Overview

Total Schools

42

in Vanderburgh County

Reported Enrollment

22,396

42 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

2

5% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary23
Middle7
High8
Other4

3 School Districts in Vanderburgh County

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Guide
40 schools
21,739 students
Open district guide

Signature School Inc

1 school
393 students

Joshua Academy

1 school
264 students

42 Public Schools in Vanderburgh County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 42 matching schools

North High School

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47725 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,674 students

Francis Joseph Reitz High School

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47712 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,280 students

William Henry Harrison High School

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47715 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,158 students

Central High School

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47710 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,090 students

McCutchanville Elementary School

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47725 / Suburb: Midsize

ProfilePK–6Primary938 students

North Junior High School

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47725 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–8Middle929 students

Highland Elementary School

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47710 / City: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary839 students

Benjamin Bosse High School

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47714 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–12Other833 students

Hebron Elementary School

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47714 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary758 students

Plaza Park International Prep Acad

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47715 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle650 students

Thompkins Middle School

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47710 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle618 students

West Terrace Elementary School

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47712 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary560 students

Oak Hill Elementary

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47725 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–6Primary547 students

Scott Elementary School

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47725 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary528 students

Vogel Elementary School

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47711 / City: Midsize

RecordKG–6Primary523 students

Stockwell Elementary School

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47715 / City: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary522 students

Helfrich Park STEM Academy

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47712 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle517 students

Cedar Hall Community School

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47710 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–8Primary509 students

Evans School

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47711 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–6Primary499 students

Perry Heights Middle School

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp

Evansville, 47712 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle470 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,560

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 Vanderburgh County?
Vanderburgh County has a school score of 18/100, 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 Vanderburgh County?
The high school graduation rate in Vanderburgh County is 86.6%, which is below 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 Vanderburgh County spend per student?
Vanderburgh County spends $5,560 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 Vanderburgh County, Indiana — FAQ

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

Vanderburgh County supports a large-scale system of 42 public schools serving 22,396 students across three districts. The infrastructure includes 23 elementary, seven middle, and eight high schools to accommodate its significant population.

How do schools in Vanderburgh County perform academically?

The graduation rate of 86.6% sits just below the national average of 87.0% and the state average of 92.6%. The county spends $5,560 per pupil, matching the state average but trailing national spending levels.

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

The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp is the dominant provider, managing 40 schools and 21,739 students. Two charter schools represent nearly 5% of the county's total public school options, providing additional choice for families.

What is the school experience like in Vanderburgh County?

Most students attend one of the 34 schools located in city settings, where the average school size is 546 students. North High School is the largest campus with 1,674 students, offering a stark contrast to the county's smaller rural and suburban sites.

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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.

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