North Central Jr/Sr high school is located south of Farmersburg, Indiana on US Highway 41. If you are looking for it, it can be found just across from the Brampton Brick factory and just south of the WTWO News Channel TWO station. The school celebrated its 50th year of service in 2007-08.
Serving 369 students in grades 7-12, North Central Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Central High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Farmersburg, IN, encompassing approximately 203.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school is 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 10.9 miles to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 23.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Central Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North Central Jr/sr High School's student population of 369 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Rankings
North Central Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Central Jr/sr High School is 0.10, 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
#1585 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
White
95%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Thunderbirds
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Central Jr/sr High School's ranking?
North Central Jr/sr High School is ranked #1585 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are North Central Jr/sr High School often compared to?
North Central Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sullivan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Central Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of North Central Jr/sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend North Central Jr/sr High School?
369 students attend North Central Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of North Central Jr/sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Central Jr/sr High School?
North Central Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Central Jr/sr High School offer ?
North Central Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Central Jr/sr High School part of?
North Central Jr/sr High School is part of Northeast School Corp School District.
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