Total enrollment
1,549
+88 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Brown County
Indiana · Public K-12
Brown County's public-school directory totals 5 schools, with student enrollment near 1,549. Brown County School Corporation is the largest district. Median household income runs around $78,528. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Brown County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Brown County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.5% | #28 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,549 | #85 of 91 | #2,451 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #83 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #11 of 91 | #938 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 49.3% | #44 of 91 | #1,656 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.5% | #81 of 91 | #2,483 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
15,606
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,549
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$78,528
Above Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.3%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
3
698 students
Middle
1
396 students
High
1
455 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Brown County School Corporation
1,549 students · 1 district in Brown County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Brown County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
26.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.2%
civilian labor
Median age
51
16.6% under 18
Test scores in Brown County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Helmsburg Elementary School· 68.3%
- Sprunica Elementary School· 44.2%
- Van Buren Elementary School· 29.8%
- Brown County Middle School· 29.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County High School | Nashville | High | 09-12 | 455 | · |
| Brown County Middle School | Nashville | Middle | 06-08 | 396 | · |
| Sprunica Elementary School | Nineveh | Elementary | PK-05 | 264 | · |
| Helmsburg Elementary School | Morgantown | Elementary | PK-05 | 224 | · |
| Van Buren Elementary School | Nashville | Elementary | PK-05 | 210 | · |
Cities in Brown County
About Brown County
In Indiana, Brown County is a compact county of about 15,606 residents. 5 public schools across the county hosts about 1,549 students between them.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $78,528, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%. That income level is 12% above the Indiana median.
On the school-mix side, Brown County consists of 3 elementary schools (698 students), 1 middle school (396), and 1 high school (455).
The largest single district in Brown County is Brown County School Corporation, which alone enrolls about 1,549 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,549 students, increased 6% from the 1,461 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Brown County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data