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Vigo County School Corp

Indiana · Public School District
26
Schools
13,787
Students
$13,631
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
60.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
87.4%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Vigo County School Corp is a public school district in Indiana serving 13,787 students across 26 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,631 is near the national average for a US public school district. 61% 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 40/100.

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District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,631Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
64%
23%
State
64.5%
Local (property tax)
22.6%
Federal
13.0%

State funding accounts for 64% 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
26
Schools
13,787
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.4%
Opportunity Score40/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 26 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Vigo County School Corp?
Vigo County School Corp has 26 public schools, serving a total of 13,787 students.
What is the graduation rate for Vigo County School Corp?
The graduation rate is 87.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Vigo County School Corp spend per student?
Vigo County School Corp spends $13,631 per pupil — 5% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Vigo County School Corp?
61% of students in Vigo County School Corp qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Vigo County School Corp?
No, Vigo County School Corp does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Vigo County School Corp serve?
Vigo County School Corp serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Vigo County School Corp?
The median opportunity score across schools in Vigo County School Corp is 40/100. 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.