Brown County School Corporation School District
School District · Nashville, Indiana
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,439
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,439
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating Brown County School Corporation?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Brown County School Corporation as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Helmsburg Elementary School
Morgantown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sprunica Elementary School
Nineveh · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Van Buren Elementary School
Nashville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#92 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,439
+$2,077 vs Indiana median
District size
1,594 students
Typical than Indiana median
The short answer
Brown County School Corporation ranks #92 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Brown County School Corporation's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Helmsburg Elementary School (9.0/10), Sprunica Elementary School (7.2/10), and Van Buren Elementary School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Brown County School Corporation
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helmsburg Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Sprunica Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Van Buren Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Brown County High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Brown County Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Brown County School Corporation
Brown County School Corporation is a Nashville, Indiana school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,594 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The district invests $14,439 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Brown County School Corporation demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Helmsburg Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Brown County School Corporation students show an average math proficiency of 61.0% and ELA proficiency of 64.2%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Brown County School Corporation, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Brown County School Corporation with test data.
Schools in Brown County School Corporation
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Nashville
- Total Enrollment
- 1,594
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Brown County School Corporation?
Brown County School Corporation has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Brown County School Corporation?
The average composite rating for Brown County School Corporation is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Brown County School Corporation?
Brown County School Corporation spends $14,439 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brown County School Corporation?
The average student-teacher ratio in Brown County School Corporation is 12.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Brown County School Corporation?
Helmsburg Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Brown County School Corporation with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Brown County School Corporation?
Across schools in Brown County School Corporation with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Brown County School Corporation compare to other districts in Indiana?
Brown County School Corporation has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.2%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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