Vigo County School Corp School District
School District · Terre Haute, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
26
16 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
13,524
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
26
16 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
13,524
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#273 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,792
$1,570 vs Indiana median
District size
13,524 students
Much larger than Indiana median
The short answer
Vigo County School Corp ranks #273 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Vigo County School Corp's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Honey Creek Middle School (8.0/10), Rio Grande Elementary School (7.4/10), and Lost Creek Elementary School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.0/10 despite 40% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 Vigo County School Corp schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +6.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Vigo County School Corp schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Vigo County School Corp
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 26). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honey Creek Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Rio Grande Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Lost Creek Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Dixie Bee Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Woodrow Wilson Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Riley Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Terre Haute South Vigo High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Sugar Grove Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Booker T Washington Alt Sch | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 26 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Vigo County School Corp
Vigo County School Corp is a Terre Haute, Indiana school district serving 26 schools.The district educates 13,524 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. District-level spending was $10,792 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Vigo County School Corp demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Honey Creek Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Vigo County School Corp students show an average math proficiency of 44.2% and ELA proficiency of 42.5%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Vigo County School Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Vigo County School Corp with test data.
Schools in Vigo County School Corp
26 schoolsElementary Schools16
Middle Schools5
High Schools4
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Terre Haute
- Total Enrollment
- 13,524
- Teachers (FTE)
- 965
- District spending per student
- $10,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Vigo County School Corp?
Vigo County School Corp has 26 schools in total — 16 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Vigo County School Corp?
The average composite rating for Vigo County School Corp is 5.0/10. 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 Vigo County School Corp?
Vigo County School Corp's district-level spending was $10,792 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 Vigo County School Corp?
The average student-teacher ratio in Vigo County School Corp is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Vigo County School Corp?
Honey Creek Middle School is the highest-rated school in Vigo County School Corp with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Vigo County School Corp?
Across schools in Vigo County School Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Vigo County School Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?
Vigo County School Corp has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 26 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
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.5%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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