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Brown County

Indiana · Public K-12

Brown County's public-school directory totals 5 campuses, 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.

7-year change in Brown County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,549
-444 (-22%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 94%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
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
White
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 4 schools in Brown County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Brown County High SchoolNashvilleHigh09-12455·
Brown County Middle SchoolNashvilleMiddle06-08396·
Sprunica Elementary SchoolNinevehElementaryPK-05264·
Helmsburg Elementary SchoolMorgantownElementaryPK-05224·
Van Buren Elementary SchoolNashvilleElementaryPK-05210·

Cities in Brown County

Nashville3 schoolsMorgantown1 schoolNineveh1 school

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 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,549 students, decreased 22% from the 1,993 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Brown County lost 1 school, going from 6 to 5.

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

How many public schools are in Brown County?
Brown County, Indiana has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,549 students.
How many high schools are in Brown County?
Brown County, Indiana has 1 public high school, serving approximately 455 students.
How many middle schools are in Brown County?
Brown County, Indiana has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 396 students.
How many elementary schools are in Brown County?
Brown County, Indiana has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 698 students.
What is the largest school district in Brown County?
Brown County School Corporation is the largest school district in Brown County, serving approximately 1,549 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Brown County?
Brown County, Indiana has a population of approximately 15,606, with a median age of 51. About 16.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Brown County?
Median household income in Brown County is $78,528, above the Indiana average of $70,257. About 5.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Brown County?
Approximately 26.4% of adults 25 and older in Brown County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Brown County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 49.3% of students in Brown County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Indiana county average of 48.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brown County schools?
Across Brown County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data