The top reported proficiency rate is 76% in Social studies. The lowest is 63% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Crawford County High School
Crawford County High School is a regular public high school serving grades nine through twelve in Marengo, Indiana. The school operates as part of the Crawford County Community School Corporation, and its campus sits apart from Marengo’s small downtown core. Marengo itself is a very small, rural town in Crawford County. The town’s economy draws on two notable employers: the Marengo Warehouse and Distribution Center, an underground facility with space leased by the U.S. Department of Defense and the Centers for Disease Control, and Marengo Cave, a U.S. National Natural Landmark that operates as a year-round tourist attraction. The population of Marengo has seen a modest decline in recent years, and no major housing or development projects were identified from publicly reported sources. Housing values in the area are well below state and national benchmarks, and the cost of living is below the U.S. average. These factors shape a community that is modestly resourced and rural in character.
The student body at Crawford County High School is small and demographically homogeneous. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's enrollment is predominantly white, with very small numbers of students identifying as Hispanic, Black, or two or more races. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the provided information. The school serves a single high school building, drawing from across the county.
State testing results available for the 2015-16 school year, the most recent year present in the data, show that a majority of students scored at proficient or above in each tested subject. English language arts and social studies both had a higher share of students reaching proficiency than mathematics. These results are drawn from the ISTEP assessment. Because the comparison cohort within Crawford County contains only this one district, the data does not permit a meaningful comparison of the school’s performance against nearby districts. State testing data for more recent years was not included in the information provided, so a current picture of academic performance is not available from this source. A parent looking for the most current state test results would need to consult the school or the Indiana Department of Education directly.
The district has publicly reported an expansion of Advanced Placement and dual credit course offerings for high school students, supported by a grant from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. This is a concrete curriculum initiative that gives students access to college-level coursework and the potential to earn college credit before graduation. The district has not had any construction or operating referenda in recent years, based on available records. No other major changes, such as property tax shifts or building projects, were found in the information reviewed.
Because this is a high school, metrics such as state testing for younger grades and graduation rates do not apply in this data set. The school’s graduation rate was not available in the material provided. Information on chronic absenteeism, discipline, and course access was also absent. These are gaps a family may want to explore directly with the school.
Crawford County High School is the county's sole public high school, serving a rural and economically modest area. The student body is small and largely homogeneous. The district is investing in college-level course access, which is a meaningful academic option for students aiming for postsecondary work. A family considering this school will want to look into current state test results and the graduation rate, as well as the specific AP and dual credit courses available, to understand the full academic picture.
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