South Central Jr & Sr High School

6675 E Hwy 11 Se
Elizabeth, IN 47117
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
South Central Jr & Sr High School serves 303 students in grades 7-12.
South Central Jr & Sr High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Central Jr & Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

South Central Jr & Sr High School's student population of 303 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
303 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

South Central Jr & Sr High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of South Central 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#846 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
1%
13%
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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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Diversity Score
0.08
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Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Central Jr & Sr High School's ranking?
South Central Jr & Sr High School is ranked #846 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Central Jr & Sr High School?
The graduation rate of South Central Jr & Sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Central Jr & Sr High School?
303 students attend South Central Jr & Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of South Central 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 South Central Jr & Sr High School?
South Central 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 South Central Jr & Sr High School offer ?
South Central Jr & Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is South Central Jr & Sr High School part of?
South Central Jr & Sr High School is part of South Harrison Com Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Graduation Rate
    : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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