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Southwest School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,801 students in Southwest School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
51爆料s in Southwest School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
5 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,801 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southwest School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 394 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
95%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,607 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 $12,773 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,607
$13,222
Spending / Student
$12,773
$12,852
Best Southwest School Corporation School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 W Frakes St
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 W Eaton St
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #33.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
351 W Frakes St
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-3341
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-3341
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #44.
Carlisle Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 W Eaton St.
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Carlisle, IN 47838
(812) 398-3851
Grades: 6-8
| 83 students
Rank: #55.
Sullivan High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
902 N Section
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-6301
Sullivan, IN 47882
(812) 268-6301
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southwest School Corporation School District?
Southwest School Corporation School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,801 students.
What is the rank of Southwest School Corporation School District?
Southwest School Corporation School District is ranked #154 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southwest School Corporation School District?
95% of Southwest School Corporation School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southwest School Corporation School District?
Southwest School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Southwest School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,773 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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