South Henry School Corp

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Straughn, Indiana - 2 schools

An equity score of 50/100 ranks South Henry School Corp #191 of 373 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,595 per pupil, South Henry School Corp ranks #207 of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

753
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,595
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Henry School Corp operates 2 public schools serving 753 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Henry County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,595 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 25.4% local, 60.3% state, and 14.3% 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 50/100, ranked #191 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 408:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 12.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.7% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Tri Junior-Senior High School, enrolling 458 students (56% of the district's total enrollment).

Tri Junior-Senior High School accounts for 56.1% of all South Henry School Corp student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of South Henry School Corp a distant remainder — means South Henry School Corp-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

South Henry School Corp student-counselor ratio is 408:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

South Henry School Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 12.4% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.3%
Federal
60.3%
State
25.4%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
191 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in South Henry School Corp.

White 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Multiracial 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
408:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in South Henry School Corp

School Enrollment
Tri Junior-Senior High School
458
Tri Elementary School
358

How South Henry School Corp Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Western Wayne Schools Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Loogootee Community Sch Corp Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
White River Valley School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Indiana Connections Career Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Lanesville Community School Corp Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to South Henry School Corp'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 South Henry School Corp?

South Henry School Corp has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 753 students.

How much does South Henry School Corp spend per student?

South Henry School Corp spends $11,595 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #191 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of South Henry School Corp?

South Henry School Corp students are 93.7% White, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South Henry School Corp?

South Henry School Corp has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #191 out of 373 districts in Indiana.