Total enrollment
831
+29 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Rising Sun
Indiana · Public K-12
For a city in Indiana, Rising Sun carries 3 public K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment of about 831 students and an average school size near 277.
7-year change in Rising Sun
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio County Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 409 |
| Ohio County Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 187 |
| Rising Sun High School | High | 09-12 | 235 |
About Rising Sun
Across Rising Sun, Indiana, 3 public schools instructs about 831 students between them.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Rising Sun is around 277 students, 50% lower than the Indiana average of about 549.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment rose 4%: 802 students in SY 2017-18 versus 831 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Rising Sun discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.