Total enrollment
7,511
+375 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
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).
7-year change in Dubois County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
16
-1 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 83%
% Hispanic
21%
was 15%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
17
4 districts
Enrollment
7,511
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 2017-18, moving from about 7,136 students to 7,511. Over that span, Dubois County closed 1 school, going from 17 to 16. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 83% to 75%.
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.
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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data