Serving 647 students in grades 7-12, Tell City Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tell City Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tell City Jr-sr High School's student population of 647 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
647 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tell City Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tell City Jr-sr High School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#474 out of 1755 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
92%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tell City Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Tell City Jr-sr High School is ranked #474 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Tell City Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Tell City Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry Central Jr-sr High School, Cannelton Elementary & High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tell City Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Tell City Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tell City Jr-sr High School?
647 students attend Tell City Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Tell City Jr-sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tell City Jr-sr High School?
Tell City Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tell City Jr-sr High School offer ?
Tell City Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Tell City Jr-sr High School part of?
Tell City Jr-sr High School is part of Tell City-Troy TWP School Corp School District.
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