For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 601 students in 47848, IN (there are , serving 22 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 47848, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public school in 47848, IN is Dugger Union Community School Corp. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 47848 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 47848, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 47848, IN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dugger Union Community School Corp
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7356 East County Road 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-7109
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-7109
Gr: K-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
47848, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7356 East Cr 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2025
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2025
Gr: K-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
7356 East Cr 50 South
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2729
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-2729
Gr: 7-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 47848, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in 47848, IN include Dugger Union Community School Corp.
How many public schools are located in 47848?
1 public schools are located in 47848.
What percentage of students in 47848 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 47848 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 47848?
47848 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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