Best Public Schools in Sullivan, IN

Summary:

The city of Sullivan, Indiana is home to 3 public schools serving grades K-12: Sullivan Elementary School, Sullivan High School, and Sullivan Middle School. While the schools share some common challenges, Sullivan Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school in the Southwest School Corporation district.

Sullivan Middle School consistently ranks among the top 20% of Indiana middle schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is strong, with over 40% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Math, exceeding district and state averages. In contrast, Sullivan Elementary School and Sullivan High School appear to be more average performers, with some bright spots but overall metrics lagging behind.

Across the 3 schools, there are areas for improvement, such as addressing high chronic absenteeism rates and supporting the predominantly low-income student population. Additionally, the schools' racial demographics do not reflect the broader diversity in Indiana, with over 94% white student populations. Targeted interventions and a focus on equity could help the Sullivan schools better serve the needs of all students and continue to drive academic success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sullivan High School	Public	9-12	902 N Section	Sullivan	47882	Sullivan County	Southwest School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(812) 268-6301	499	40	12.4	45.7%	473 (94.8%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (2.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	44.2	237^th of 431 public high schools	45.0%		49.2	180^th of 398 public high schools	54.8%	57	44.4	17.4																37.1	$12,424	$874	$11,551
Sullivan Middle School	Public	6-8	415 W Frakes St	Sullivan	47882	Sullivan County	Southwest School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(812) 268-4000	298	17	18.0	49.0%	286 (96.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	70.3	132^nd of 485 public middle schools	72.8%		80.1	81^st of 489 public middle schools	83.4%	51						38.5	41.6	45.9	41.9				53.9	45.5	34.4	44.8		90.6	$10,507	$559	$9,948
Sullivan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	351 W Frakes St	Sullivan	47882	Sullivan County	Southwest School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 268-3341	663	43	15.6	50.1%	631 (95.2%)	9 (1.4%)	7 (1.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.8%)	41.8	604^th of 1010 public elementary schools	40.2%		32.5	705^th of 1016 public elementary schools	30.6%	101			24.8	33.0	36.4				31.5	54.0	42.5	30.0				41.9	30.0		$10,319	$838	$9,481

Cities Near Sullivan

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Shelburn	5.9 mi	1
Dugger	7.27 mi	3
Hymera	8.41 mi	1	154^th
Farmersburg	8.77 mi	2	372^nd
Carlisle	9.33 mi	2	209^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.