Hanover Community School Corp

The Hanover Community School Corp district in Indiana operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that consistently rank among the top in the state.

Hanover Central High School is the district's flagship, ranking 39th out of 398 high schools in Indiana for the 2022-2023 school year and maintaining a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger. Red Cedars Elementary also stands out, ranking in the top 20% of Indiana elementary schools in 2024-2025 and demonstrating high proficiency rates on state assessments. Lincoln Elementary has a history of strong performance, ranking in the top 12% of Indiana elementary schools in 2018-2019, though its ranking has since dropped.

The district's schools generally perform above the state average on ILEARN and SAT assessments, with Hanover Central High School's 11th-grade students demonstrating 69.42% proficiency or better in SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing, compared to the state average of 62.37%. However, the district faces a challenge with high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, which is an area that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions. Additionally, the variation in spending per student across the schools suggests a need to ensure equitable funding and resource allocation, especially for the schools with higher percentages of students from low-income families.