- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nashville, IN
Brown County High School
Federal NCES profile for Brown County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180096000169
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown County High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brown County High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brown County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Nashville, IN.
School address
District: Brown County School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180096000169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Brown County High School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 180096000169 · Nashville, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 10.6:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Brown County Middle School (396 students)
Brown County High School held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Brown County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Brown County High School
455 students
- Brown County M
Brown County Middle School
396 students
- Sprunica Eleme
Sprunica Elementary School
264 students
- Helmsburg Elem
Helmsburg Elementary School
224 students
- Van Buren Elem
Van Buren Elementary School
210 students
What this shows Brown County High School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brown County High School compares
Brown County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 6% in Indiana - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,439
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 72 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Brown County High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brown County School Corporation reports $14,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brown County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprunica Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helmsburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brown County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Brown County High School
How many students attend Brown County High School?
Brown County High School has 455 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nashville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown County High School is 10.6:1, which is 33% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brown County High School?
43.4% of students at Brown County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brown County High School?
The largest demographic group at Brown County High School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Nashville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown County High School?
Brown County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brown County High School rank among public schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Brown County High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Nashville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brown County School Corporation?
Besides Brown County High School, Brown County School Corporation also operates Brown County Middle School (396 students), Sprunica Elementary School (264 students), and Helmsburg Elementary School (224 students). See the Brown County School Corporation district page for the complete list.