North Decatur Jr-sr High School

3172 N Sr 3
Greensburg, IN 47240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 476 students in grades 7-12, North Decatur Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Decatur Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

North Decatur Jr-sr High School's student population of 476 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
476 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

North Decatur Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Decatur Jr-sr High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#769 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
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29%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Decatur Jr-sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Decatur Jr-sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
1%
13%
White
96%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
This chart display the diversity score of North Decatur Jr-sr High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of North Decatur Jr-sr High School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Decatur Jr-sr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Decatur Jr-sr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Decatur Jr-sr High School's ranking?
North Decatur Jr-sr High School is ranked #769 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are North Decatur Jr-sr High School often compared to?
North Decatur Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greensburg Community High School, South Decatur Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Decatur Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of North Decatur Jr-sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Decatur Jr-sr High School?
476 students attend North Decatur Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of North Decatur Jr-sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Decatur Jr-sr High School?
North Decatur Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Decatur Jr-sr High School offer ?
North Decatur Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is North Decatur Jr-sr High School part of?
North Decatur Jr-sr High School is part of Decatur County Community Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   10/25/2021
It is an okay school that staff are nice and the school good with the education their students entertained with different events. I recommend this school. it is very nice.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Bryan Farrell

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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