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Vermillion County

Indiana · Public K-12

Vermillion County reports 7 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 15,421, with an average school size of 326 students. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Vermillion County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,279
-216 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
2,279
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,200
Below Indiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
58.9%
Above Indiana avg
Elementary
3
975 students
Middle
1
494 students
High
2
810 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
South Vermillion Com Sch Corp
1,548 students · 2 districts in Vermillion County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Vermillion 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
96%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.6%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.5% under 18

Test scores in Vermillion County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Indiana state average: 39.2%.

See all 5 schools in Vermillion County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
South Vermillion Middle SchoolClintonMiddle05-08494·
South Vermillion High SchoolClintonHigh09-12446·
North Vermillion Elementary SchoolCayugaElementaryPK-06367·
Central Elementary SchoolClintonElementaryPK-04366·
North Vermillion High SchoolCayugaHigh07-12364·
Van Duyn Elementary SchoolClintonElementaryKG-04242·
Ernie Pyle Elementary SchoolClintonCombinedM-M··

Cities in Vermillion County

Clinton5 schoolsCayuga2 schools

About Vermillion County

Vermillion County is a small Indiana county of about 15,421 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 2,279 students.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $60,200 a year, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 14% below the Indiana median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Vermillion County is built around 3 elementary schools (975 students), 1 middle school (494), 2 high schools (810), and 1 combined or other schools.

South Vermillion Com Sch Corp is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,548 students across Vermillion County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Vermillion County has contracted 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,495 students to 2,279. The school count fell from 7 to 6 across the same 7-year window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Vermillion County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Vermillion County?
Vermillion County, Indiana has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,279 students.
How many high schools are in Vermillion County?
Vermillion County, Indiana has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 810 students.
How many middle schools are in Vermillion County?
Vermillion County, Indiana has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 494 students.
How many elementary schools are in Vermillion County?
Vermillion County, Indiana has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 975 students.
What is the largest school district in Vermillion County?
South Vermillion Com Sch Corp is the largest school district in Vermillion County, serving approximately 1,548 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Vermillion County?
Vermillion County, Indiana has a population of approximately 15,421, with a median age of 43. About 21.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Vermillion County?
Median household income in Vermillion County is $60,200, below the Indiana average of $70,257. About 10.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Vermillion County?
Approximately 17.6% of adults 25 and older in Vermillion County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Vermillion County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 58.9% of students in Vermillion 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 Vermillion County schools?
Across Vermillion County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.0 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data