For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 890 students in Rockport, IN (there are , serving 142 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Rockport, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rockport, IN are South Spencer Middle School, Rockport-ohio Elementary School and South Spencer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockport, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Rockport have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Rockport, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Spencer Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1298 N Orchard Rd
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2203
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2203
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Rockport-ohio Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 S 6th St
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2201
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
South Spencer High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1142 N Orchard Rd
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-9157
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-9157
Gr: 9-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rockport, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Rockport, IN include South Spencer Middle School, Rockport-ohio Elementary School and South Spencer High School.
How many public schools are located in Rockport?
3 public schools are located in Rockport.
What percentage of students in Rockport go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Rockport are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rockport?
Rockport public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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