Total enrollment
7,511
+338 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
Dubois County
Indiana · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Dubois County clocks in around 7,511 students across 17 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high).
4-year change in Dubois County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
16
+1 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Dubois County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Indiana | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 53.8% | #7 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7,511 | #30 of 91 | #994 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 16 | #31 of 91 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.2:1 | #81 of 91 | #2,119 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 40.3% | #74 of 91 | #2,084 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.6% | #31 of 91 | #1,528 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.
Dubois County school rankings
Residents
43,614
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
17
4 districts
Enrollment
7,511
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$75,979
Above Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
40.3%
Below Indiana avg
Elementary
8
3,603 students
Middle
3
1,295 students
High
5
2,613 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs
3,383 students · 4 districts in Dubois County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Dubois 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+
25.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
40
24.3% under 18
Test scores in Dubois County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Ireland Elementary School· 66.7%
- Ferdinand Elementary School· 62.8%
- Pine Ridge Elementary School· 59.6%
- Forest Park Jr-Sr High School· 56.5%
- Jasper Middle School· 56.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Huntingburg Elementary School· 35.8%
- Northeast Dubois Intermediate School· 39.2%
- Southridge Middle School· 46.6%
- Jasper Elementary School· 48.2%
- Holland Elementary School· 50.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper High School | Jasper | High | 09-12 | 1,103 | · |
| Jasper Elementary School | Jasper | Elementary | PK-05 | 1,023 | · |
| Huntingburg Elementary School | Huntingburg | Elementary | PK-05 | 806 | · |
| Jasper Middle School | Jasper | Middle | 06-08 | 709 | · |
| Southridge High School | Huntingburg | High | 09-12 | 583 | · |
| Forest Park Jr-Sr High School | Ferdinand | High | 07-12 | 555 | · |
| Ireland Elementary School | Ireland | Elementary | PK-05 | 548 | · |
| Southridge Middle School | Huntingburg | Middle | 06-08 | 394 | · |
| Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School | Dubois | High | 07-12 | 358 | · |
| Ferdinand Elementary School | Ferdinand | Elementary | PK-04 | 272 | · |
| Holland Elementary School | Holland | Elementary | PK-05 | 244 | · |
| Northeast Dubois Intermediate School | Dubois | Elementary | 03-06 | 240 | · |
| Northeast Dubois Elementary School | Dubois | Elementary | PK-02 | 235 | · |
| Pine Ridge Elementary School | Birdseye | Elementary | PK-04 | 235 | · |
| Cedar Crest Intermediate School | Huntingburg | Middle | 05-06 | 192 | · |
| Southridge Alternative Learning Center | Huntingburg | High | 06-12 | 14 | · |
| Exceptional Children's Cooperative | Jasper | Combined | PK-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Dubois County
About Dubois County
In Indiana, Dubois County is a compact county of about 43,614 residents. 17 public schools across the county teaches about 7,511 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $75,979, about 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 8% noticeably above the Indiana median.
On the school-mix side, Dubois County comprises 8 elementary schools (3,603 students), 3 middle schools (1,295), 5 high schools (2,613), and 1 combined or other schools.
Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,383 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Dubois County has grew 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 7,173 students to 7,511. Over that span, Dubois County added 1 school, going from 15 to 16.
On allk12, the community for Dubois County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data