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Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp

Indiana · Public School District
15
Schools
11,360
Students
$12,050
Per-Pupil Spend
-16% nat'l
30.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-22pp vs nat'l
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp is a public school district in Indiana serving 11,360 students across 15 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,050 is below the national average for a US public school district. 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (15)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Discovery Middle School06–08848
Schmucker Middle School06–081,004
Virgil I Grissom Middle School06–08678
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Penn High School09–123,624
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,050-16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
26%
State
64.9%
Local (property tax)
25.8%
Federal
9.3%

State funding accounts for 65% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
11,360
Students
30%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,050, spending is 16% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp?
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp has 15 public schools, serving a total of 11,360 students.
What is the graduation rate for Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp spend per student?
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp spends $12,050 per pupil — 16% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp?
30% of students in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp?
No, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp serve?
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp?
The median opportunity score across schools in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.