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Sullivan County

Indiana · Public K-12

10 public schools serving approximately 3,165 students, in a county of 20,780 residents.

Schools
10
4 districts
Enrollment
3,165
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,204
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.9%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Southwest School Corporation
1,743 students · 4 districts in Sullivan County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Sullivan 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
91%
Hispanic
2%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
96%
Hispanic
0%
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
18.8% under 18

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Sullivan Elementary SchoolSullivanElementaryPK-05663·
Dugger Union Community School CorpDuggerOtherKG-12567·
Sullivan High SchoolSullivanHigh09-12499·
North Central Jr/Sr High SchoolFarmersburgHigh07-12374·
Sullivan Middle SchoolSullivanMiddle06-08298·
Northeast North Elementary SchoolFarmersburgElementaryPK-06228·
Carlisle Elementary SchoolCarlisleElementaryPK-05196·
Northeast East Elementary SchoolHymeraElementaryPK-06168·
Carlisle Middle SchoolCarlisleMiddle06-0887·
Rural Community AcademySullivanElementaryKG-0885·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Sullivan County?
There are 10 public K-12 schools in Sullivan County, Indiana, with a combined enrollment of about 3,165.
How many high schools are in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County, Indiana has 2 public high schools, along with 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Sullivan County?
Southwest School Corporation is the largest school district in Sullivan County, serving approximately 1,743 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Sullivan County?
Sullivan County, Indiana has a population of approximately 20,780, with a median age of 42. About 18.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Sullivan County?
Median household income in Sullivan County is $56,204, below the Indiana average of $70,257. About 9.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sullivan County?
Approximately 14.6% of adults 25 and older in Sullivan County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sullivan County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 57.9% of students in Sullivan 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 50.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sullivan County schools?
Across Sullivan County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Sullivan County?
Sullivan County residents are approximately 91% White, 2% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Sullivan County is owner-occupied?
Sullivan County has about 8,791 housing units, of which roughly 76.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data