Vermillion County Schools & Education
Vermillion County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
29/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
90.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,417
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
29/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#78
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Vermillion County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 29/100, Vermillion County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.2%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,417 per pupil, Vermillion County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 25% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Vermillion 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
7 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
29/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #78 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
90.2%
2.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,417
$90 below the state average
School coverage
7
2 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
Vermillion County has 7 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 Vermillion 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
Vermillion 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
#78
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.
South Vermillion Com Sch Corp
Elementary to high school visible
1,594 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
North Vermillion Com Sch Corp
Elementary and high visible
673 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
South Vermillion Com Sch Corp 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 Vermillion County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Vermillion 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 Vermillion 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-Town School Network
Vermillion County maintains seven public schools across two districts, serving a total enrollment of 2,267 students. The landscape consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
Solid Performance Above National Benchmarks
The county's 90.2% graduation rate outperforms the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure is $5,417, which closely aligns with the Indiana state average of $5,507.
A Tale of Two School Corporations
South Vermillion Community School Corp is the larger district, serving 1,594 students across five schools. North Vermillion Community School Corp covers the remaining enrollment with two schools and no charter options available.
Rural Roots and Moderate School Sizes
Five schools are located in rural areas while two are in town settings, maintaining an average school size of 324 students. South Vermillion High School is the county's largest with 478 students, while Central Elementary serves 302.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Vermillion County
Reported Enrollment
2,267
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Vermillion County
South Vermillion Com Sch Corp
North Vermillion Com Sch Corp
7 Public Schools in Vermillion 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Vermillion High School | Record | South Vermillion Com Sch Corp | Clinton, 47842Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 478 |
| South Vermillion Middle School | Record | South Vermillion Com Sch Corp | Clinton, 47842Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 343 |
| North Vermillion High School | Record | North Vermillion Com Sch Corp | Cayuga, 47928Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 341 |
| North Vermillion Elementary School | Record | North Vermillion Com Sch Corp | Cayuga, 47928Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 332 |
| Central Elementary School | Record | South Vermillion Com Sch Corp | Clinton, 47842Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 302 |
| Van Duyn Elementary School | Record | South Vermillion Com Sch Corp | Clinton, 47842Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 247 |
| Ernie Pyle Elementary School | Record | South Vermillion Com Sch Corp | Clinton, 47842Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 224 |
South Vermillion High School
South Vermillion Com Sch Corp
Clinton, 47842 / Town: Fringe
South Vermillion Middle School
South Vermillion Com Sch Corp
Clinton, 47842 / Rural: Fringe
North Vermillion High School
North Vermillion Com Sch Corp
Cayuga, 47928 / Rural: Distant
North Vermillion Elementary School
North Vermillion Com Sch Corp
Cayuga, 47928 / Rural: Distant
Central Elementary School
South Vermillion Com Sch Corp
Clinton, 47842 / Town: Fringe
Van Duyn Elementary School
South Vermillion Com Sch Corp
Clinton, 47842 / Rural: Fringe
Ernie Pyle Elementary School
South Vermillion Com Sch Corp
Clinton, 47842 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,417
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Vermillion County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Vermillion County, Indiana?
Vermillion County maintains seven public schools across two districts, serving a total enrollment of 2,267 students. The landscape consists of four elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
How do schools in Vermillion County perform academically?
The county's 90.2% graduation rate outperforms the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure is $5,417, which closely aligns with the Indiana state average of $5,507.
What are the major school districts in Vermillion County, Indiana?
South Vermillion Community School Corp is the larger district, serving 1,594 students across five schools. North Vermillion Community School Corp covers the remaining enrollment with two schools and no charter options available.
What is the school experience like in Vermillion County?
Five schools are located in rural areas while two are in town settings, maintaining an average school size of 324 students. South Vermillion High School is the county's largest with 478 students, while Central Elementary serves 302.
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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.