Top Rankings
South Harrison Com Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,077 students in South Harrison Com Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
51±¬ÁÏs in South Harrison Com Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
3,077 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Harrison Com Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 400 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
89%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,266 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,717 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,266
$13,222
Spending / Student
$11,717
$12,852
Best South Harrison Com Schools School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Corydon Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 High School Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-6548
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-6548
Grades: 4-6
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Heth-washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2450 Heth-washington Rd Sw
Central, IN 47110
(812) 732-4766
Central, IN 47110
(812) 732-4766
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Corydon Central Jr High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
377 Country Club Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4184
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4184
Grades: 7-8
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6595 E Hwy 11 Se
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2973
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2973
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Rank: #55.
Corydon Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 Country Club Rd Ne
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4183
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4183
Grades: PK-3
| 650 students
Rank: #66.
Corydon Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
375 Country Club Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4181
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4181
Grades: 9-12
| 754 students
Rank: #77.
South Central Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6675 E Hwy 11 Se
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2941
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(812) 969-2941
Grades: 7-12
| 269 students
Rank: #88.
New Middletown Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2460 New Middletown Rd Se
New Middletown, IN 47160
(812) 968-3225
New Middletown, IN 47160
(812) 968-3225
Grades: PK-6
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Harrison County Spec Educational Coop
Special Education School
121 High School Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-2094
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-2094
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Harrison Com Schools School District?
South Harrison Com Schools School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,077 students.
What is the rank of South Harrison Com Schools School District?
South Harrison Com Schools School District is ranked #73 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Harrison Com Schools School District?
89% of South Harrison Com Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Harrison Com Schools School District?
South Harrison Com Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is South Harrison Com Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,717 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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