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
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
26
16 elem, 5 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Vigo County School Corp?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Vigo County School Corp 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.
Lost Creek Elementary School
Terre Haute · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Riley Elementary School
Riley · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dixie Bee Elementary School
Terre Haute · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#254 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
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 #254 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Vigo County School Corp's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 26 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lost Creek Elementary School (8.2/10), Riley Elementary School (7.5/10), and Dixie Bee Elementary School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 49% 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.
Top-Rated Schools in Vigo County School Corp
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (26 of 26). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lost Creek Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Riley Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Dixie Bee Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Rio Grande Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Fayette Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Honey Creek Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Sugar Grove Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Adelaide De Vaney Elementary Sch | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | West Vigo High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Terre Haute South Vigo High School | 5.8 / 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. The district invests $10,792 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Vigo County School Corp demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lost Creek Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Vigo County School Corp students show an average math proficiency of 53.7% and ELA proficiency of 55.5%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 16
Middle Schools 5
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Terre Haute
- Total Enrollment
- 13,524
- Teachers (FTE)
- 965
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 per-pupil spending in Vigo County School Corp?
Vigo County School Corp spends $10,792 per student per year.
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?
Lost Creek Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Vigo County School Corp with a composite score of 8.2/10.
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 53.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.5%. 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
- 53.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.5%
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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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