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Seymour Community Schools

Indiana · Public School District
7
Schools
5,343
Students
$14,228
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
65.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+13pp vs nat'l
86.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Seymour Community Schools is a public school district in Indiana serving 5,343 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,228 is near the national average for a US public school district. 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (7)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Seymour Middle School06–081,178
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Seymour Senior High School09–121,690
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,228Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
20%
State
68.1%
Local (property tax)
20.2%
Federal
11.7%

State funding accounts for 68% 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
7
Schools
5,343
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
65% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Seymour Community Schools?
Seymour Community Schools has 7 public schools, serving a total of 5,343 students.
What is the graduation rate for Seymour Community Schools?
The graduation rate is 86.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Seymour Community Schools spend per student?
Seymour Community Schools spends $14,228 per pupil — 1% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Seymour Community Schools?
65% of students in Seymour Community Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Seymour Community Schools?
No, Seymour Community Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Seymour Community Schools serve?
Seymour Community Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Seymour Community Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Seymour Community Schools is 38/100. 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.