Top Rankings
Southeast Dubois County School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,249 students in Southeast Dubois County School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Southeast Dubois County School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,903 Schools
# Students
1,249 Students
1,032,638 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
67,332 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southeast Dubois County School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 395 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
93%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,857 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,185. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,962 is less than the state median of $12,816. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,857
$13,185
Spending / Student
$9,962
$12,816
Best Southeast Dubois County School Corporation School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ferdinand Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
402 E 8th St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Crest Intermediate School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4770 S State Rd 162
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 817-0900
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 817-0900
Gr: 5-6 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4613 S Pine Ridge Rd
Birdseye, IN 47513
(812) 817-0900
Birdseye, IN 47513
(812) 817-0900
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Forest Park Jr-sr High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1440 Michigan St
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 817-0900
Gr: 7-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southeast Dubois County School Corporation School District?
Southeast Dubois County School Corporation School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,249 students.
What is the rank of Southeast Dubois County School Corporation School District?
Southeast Dubois County School Corporation School District is ranked #11 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southeast Dubois County School Corporation School District?
93% of Southeast Dubois County School Corporation School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southeast Dubois County School Corporation School District?
Southeast Dubois County School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Southeast Dubois County School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,962 is less than the state median of $12,816. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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