Jennings County School Corporation

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North Vernon, Indiana - 8 schools

An equity score of 71/100 ranks Jennings County School Corporation #50 of 372 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,916 per pupil, Jennings County School Corporation ranks #103 of 405 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

3,889
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$13,916
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Jennings County School Corporation operates 8 public schools serving 3,889 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 2 combined, 1 high, 1 middle schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Jennings County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,916 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 405 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 24.7% local, 60.2% state, and 15.1% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 71/100, ranked #50 of 372 in Indiana against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 292.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.4% White, 7.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Sand Creek Elementary School, with a diversity index of 36.2/100.

Its largest campus is Jennings County High School, enrolling 1,188 students (31% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Graham Creek Elementary School, at 250 students, a 5x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Jennings County High School accounts for 30.5% of all Jennings County School Corporation student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Jennings County School Corporation-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Jennings County School Corporation school enrollment varies 4.8× across entities

Jennings County School Corporation school enrollment ranges from 250 students (lowest) to 1,188 students (highest), a spread of 938 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Jennings County School Corporation reports 56.0% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Jennings County School Corporation student-counselor ratio is 293:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Jennings County School Corporation is typically wider than the Jennings County School Corporation-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Jennings County School Corporation chronic absenteeism rate is 22.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Jennings County School Corporation is typically wider than the Jennings County School Corporation-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.1%
Federal
60.2%
State
24.7%
Local

Funding Equity

71
Equity Score
50 / 372
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 8 schools in Jennings County School Corporation.

White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 19.1/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Jennings County School Corporation's schools, below the Indiana average of 39.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Sand Creek Elementary School 36.2
  2. 2 Jennings County Middle School 24.5
  3. 3 Jennings County High School 20.8
  4. 4 Hayden Elementary School 17.2
  5. 5 North Vernon Elementary School 16.8

Programs & Resources

1 / 8
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
292.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Jennings County School Corporation

School Enrollment
Jennings County High School
1,188
Jennings County Middle School
572
North Vernon Elementary School
566
Sand Creek Elementary School
385
Brush Creek Elementary School
303
Hayden Elementary School
284
Scipio Elementary School
252
Graham Creek Elementary School
250

How Jennings County School Corporation Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Greenwood Community Sch Corp Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
School City of Hobart Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Clarksville Community School Corp Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Jennings County School Corporation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Jennings County School Corporation?

Jennings County School Corporation has 8 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 2 combined, 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,889 students.

How much does Jennings County School Corporation spend per student?

Jennings County School Corporation spends $13,916 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #50 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of Jennings County School Corporation?

Jennings County School Corporation students are 89.4% White, 7.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Jennings County School Corporation?

Jennings County School Corporation has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #50 out of 372 districts in Indiana.