Rush County Schools School District
School District · Rushville, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,162
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,162
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#229 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,162
$200 vs Indiana median
District size
1,830 students
Typical than Indiana median
About Rush County Schools
Rush County Schools is a Rushville, Indiana school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,830 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $12,162 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Rush County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Arlington Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Rush County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 41.4% and ELA proficiency of 41.4%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rush County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rush County Schools with test data.
Schools in Rush County Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Rushville
- Total Enrollment
- 1,830
- Teachers (FTE)
- 143
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rush County Schools?
Rush County Schools 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 Rush County Schools?
The average composite rating for Rush County Schools is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Rush County Schools?
Rush County Schools spends $12,162 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rush County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rush County Schools is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rush County Schools?
Arlington Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Rush County Schools with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Rush County Schools?
Across schools in Rush County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rush County Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Rush County Schools has an average school rating of 5.5/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in IN
Compare Rush County Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Fort Wayne Community Schools (50)
- Indianapolis Public Schools (48)
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp (39)
- South Bend Community School Corp (31)
- Vigo County School Corp (26)
- Monroe County Community Sch Corp (24)
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools (22)
- Perry Township Schools (21)
- Elkhart Community Schools (20)
- Tippecanoe School Corp (20)
- Greater Clark County Schools (18)
- Warrick County School Corp (18)
- Msd Wayne Township (18)
- Bartholomew Con School Corp (17)
- School City of Hammond (17)
- Msd Lawrence Township (17)
- New Albany-floyd Co Con Sch (16)
- Msd Warren Township (16)
- Carmel Clay Schools (15)
- Penn-harris-madison School Corp (15)
- East Allen County Schools (14)
- Kokomo School Corporation (14)
- Michigan City Area Schools (14)
- Msd Washington Township (14)
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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