Top Rankings
Silver Creek School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,214 students in Silver Creek School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Silver Creek School Corporation 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 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
3,214 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
177 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Silver Creek School Corporation 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 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
79%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,168 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,273 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,168
$13,125
Spending / Student
$8,273
$12,758
Best Silver Creek School Corporation School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Creek Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
495 N Indiana Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-4421
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-4421
Gr: 6-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
503 N Indiana Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3312
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3312
Gr: 2-5 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Silver Creek High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
557 Renz Ave
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3391
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3391
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
8604 Commerce Park Dr
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 248-7250
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 248-7250
Gr: PK-1 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Silver Creek School Corporation School District?
Silver Creek School Corporation School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,214 students.
What is the rank of Silver Creek School Corporation School District?
Silver Creek School Corporation School District is ranked #124 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Creek School Corporation School District?
79% of Silver Creek School Corporation School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Silver Creek School Corporation School District?
Silver Creek School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Silver Creek School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,273 is less than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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