Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp School District
School District · New Palestine, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,906
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,906
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#183 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,856
$2,506 vs Indiana median
District size
3,906 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp ranks #183 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are New Palestine Elementary School (8.1/10), Brandywine Elementary School (8.1/10), and Sugar Creek Elementary Sch (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Palestine Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Brandywine Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Sugar Creek Elementary Sch | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | New Palestine High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | New Palestine Intermediate School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | New Palestine JR High School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp is a New Palestine, Indiana school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 3,906 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. District-level spending was $9,856 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Brandywine Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp students show an average math proficiency of 64.9% and ELA proficiency of 64.1%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp with test data.
Schools in Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp
6 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- New Palestine
- Total Enrollment
- 3,906
- Teachers (FTE)
- 230
- District spending per student
- $9,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp?
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp?
The average composite rating for Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp is 6.3/10. 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 Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp?
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp's district-level spending was $9,856 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 Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp?
The average student-teacher ratio in Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp?
Brandywine Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp?
Across schools in Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 6 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.1%
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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