South Harrison Com Schools School District
School District · Corydon, Indiana
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,077
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,077
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#83 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,663
+$1,301 vs Indiana median
District size
3,077 students
Larger than Indiana median
The short answer
South Harrison Com Schools ranks #83 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. South Harrison Com Schools's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Corydon Elementary School (9.1/10), New Middletown Elementary School (8.5/10), and Corydon Intermediate School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.1/10 despite 59% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among South Harrison Com Schools schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among South Harrison Com Schools schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in South Harrison Com Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corydon Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | New Middletown Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Corydon Intermediate School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 4 | South Central JR & SR High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | South Central Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Corydon Central High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Corydon Central JR High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Heth-Washington Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South Harrison Com Schools
South Harrison Com Schools is a Corydon, Indiana school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 3,077 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. District-level spending was $13,663 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, South Harrison Com Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Corydon Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, South Harrison Com Schools students show an average math proficiency of 53.2% and ELA proficiency of 54.4%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in South Harrison Com Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Harrison Com Schools with test data.
Schools in South Harrison Com Schools
8 schoolsElementary Schools4
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Corydon
- Total Enrollment
- 3,077
- Teachers (FTE)
- 193
- District spending per student
- $13,663NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Harrison Com Schools?
South Harrison Com Schools has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South Harrison Com Schools?
The average composite rating for South Harrison Com Schools is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in South Harrison Com Schools?
South Harrison Com Schools's district-level spending was $13,663 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Harrison Com Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Harrison Com Schools is 15.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Harrison Com Schools?
Corydon Elementary School is the highest-rated school in South Harrison Com Schools with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in South Harrison Com Schools?
Across schools in South Harrison Com Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South Harrison Com Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
South Harrison Com Schools has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 8 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
- 53.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.4%
How we rate schools
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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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