For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 883 students in Southern Wells Com Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Southern Wells Com Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
883 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern Wells Com Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#111 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
94%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,352 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,535 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,352
$13,184
Spending / Student
$12,535
$12,815
Best Southern Wells Com Schools School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Grades: 7-12
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Wells Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-2121
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-2121
Grades: K-6
| 499 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Wells Com Schools School District?
Southern Wells Com Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 883 students.
What is the rank of Southern Wells Com Schools School District?
Southern Wells Com Schools School District is ranked #126 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Wells Com Schools School District?
94% of Southern Wells Com Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Wells Com Schools School District?
Southern Wells Com Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Southern Wells Com Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,535 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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