Nevins Township’s public schools score below 73% of Indiana districts on tests and graduation
In Nevins Township, 35% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the Indiana average (41%). The grade covers the public school district serving Nevins Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Indiana, not nationally.
From Indiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Nevins Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1044 Indiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Nevins Township’s, its schools beat 4%, lower than their 27% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 35% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 41% and 38% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
76% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,304 per student, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
16 elementary schools, then five middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Nevins Township’s grade
C: better than 27% of Indiana school districts. Both inputs trail the Indiana average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Nevins Township, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Nevins Township · depends on your address
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,544 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Terre Haute
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,486 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Terre Haute
West Vigo High School
Grades 9–12 · 531 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in West Terre Haute
10th grade in Nevins Township · depends on your address
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,544 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Terre Haute
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,486 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Terre Haute
West Vigo High School
Grades 9–12 · 531 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in West Terre Haute
11th grade in Nevins Township · depends on your address
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,544 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Terre Haute
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,486 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Terre Haute
West Vigo High School
Grades 9–12 · 531 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in West Terre Haute
12th grade in Nevins Township · depends on your address
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,544 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Terre Haute
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,486 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Terre Haute
West Vigo High School
Grades 9–12 · 531 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in West Terre Haute
Nevins Township’s public schools are run by Vigo County School Corporation. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Nevins Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share Nevins Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Nevins Township | C | Vigo County School Corporation |
| Otter Creek | C | Vigo County School Corporation |
| Dick Johnson | B+ | Clay |
| Lost Creek | C | Vigo County School Corporation |
| Posey | B+ | Clay |
| Florida | C+ | Southwest Parke Community School Corporation |
2 of the 5 neighbors share Vigo County School Corporation with Nevins Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Nevins Township
24 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Indiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Nevins Township’s schools
Are Nevins Township’s schools good?
On Indiana’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Nevins Township children attend score below 73% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 4%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Nevins Township in?
Vigo County School Corporation, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 13,277 students in 26 schools (2024–25).
Where do Nevins Township kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Terre Haute South Vigo High School, Terre Haute North Vigo High School and West Vigo High School.
What is Nevins Township’s graduation rate?
76% of the class of 2023 in Vigo County School Corporation graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.
How much does Nevins Township spend per student?
$12,304 in Vigo County School Corporation (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Nevins Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Nevins Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Indiana. Stars are from neighbors.