Best Schools in Spencer County, IN
Spencer County, IN has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,354 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Spencer County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Spencer County, IN
The top high schools in Spencer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Spencer County Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 642 Students
2. South Spencer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Spencer County Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
Best Middle Schools in Spencer County, IN
The top middle schools in Spencer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Spencer County Sch Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 299 Students
2. South Spencer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Spencer County Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 228 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Spencer County, IN
The top elementary schools in Spencer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nancy Hanks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Spencer County Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 271 Students
2. Luce Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Spencer County Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 189 Students
3. Chrisney Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Spencer County Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 221 Students
4. Lincoln Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Spencer County Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 385 Students
5. David Turnham Education Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Spencer County Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 300 Students
6. Rockport-ohio Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Spencer County Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
7. St Bernard School/diocese
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Bernard School/diocese • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 144 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Spencer County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Spencer County, IN has a total population of 19,810 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Spencer County, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Spencer County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Spencer County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Spencer County, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Spencer County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Spencer County, IN
How many schools are in Spencer County, IN?
Spencer County, IN has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,354 students in total.
How do schools in Spencer County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Spencer County score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Spencer County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Spencer County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Spencer County
6 places in Spencer County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (2)
- North Spencer County Sch Corp (6 schools)
- South Spencer County Sch Corp (4 schools)