Floyd Central High School is a public high school in the New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation located in Floyds Knobs, an unincorporated area in Floyd County, Indiana, USA. In addition to Floyds Knobs, the school serves Galena, Georgetown and Greenville.
Serving 1,785 students in grades 9-12, Floyd Central 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 46% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,785 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Floyd Central High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Floyds Knobs, IN, encompassing approximately 149 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 7.3 miles and the furthest point located 10.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Floyd Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Floyd Central High School's student population of 1,785 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,785 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
Floyd Central High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Floyd Central High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#382 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floyd Central High School's ranking?
Floyd Central High School is ranked #382 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Floyd Central High School often compared to?
Floyd Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Albany Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Floyd Central High School?
The graduation rate of Floyd Central High School is 96%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Floyd Central High School?
1,785 students attend Floyd Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Floyd Central High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Floyd Central High School?
Floyd Central High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Floyd Central High School offer ?
Floyd Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Floyd Central High School part of?
Floyd Central High School is part of New Albany-Floyd Co Con School District.
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