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Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 854 students in Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
51±¬ÁÏs in Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,903 Schools
# Students
854 Students
1,032,759 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
67,365 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.57
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
96%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,865 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,183. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,633 is less than the state median of $12,814. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,865
$13,183
Spending / Student
$12,633
$12,814
Best Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ohio County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
436 S Mulberry St
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Rising Sun High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 S Henrietta St
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2652
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2652
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Ohio County Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
436 S Mulberry St
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2626
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School District?
Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School District manages 3 public schools serving 854 students.
What is the rank of Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School District?
Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School District is ranked #218 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School District?
96% of Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School District students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School District?
Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Rising Sun-Ohio County Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,633 is less than the state median of $12,814. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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