South Decatur Junior-Senior High School is a middle school and high school located in Greensburg, Indiana.
Serving 360 students in grades 7-12, South Decatur 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Decatur Jr-Sr High School serves the southwest part of Greensburg, IN, covering an area of approximately 146.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge being about 11.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Decatur Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Decatur Jr-sr High School's student population of 360 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
South Decatur 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 South Decatur Jr-sr High School is 0.12, 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
#1258 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Hispanic
4%
15%
White
94%
62%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and White
School Mascot
Cougars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Decatur Jr-sr High School's ranking?
South Decatur Jr-sr High School is ranked #1258 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Decatur Jr-sr High School often compared to?
South Decatur Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Decatur Jr-sr High School, Greensburg Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Decatur Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of South Decatur Jr-sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend South Decatur Jr-sr High School?
360 students attend South Decatur Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Decatur Jr-sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Decatur Jr-sr High School?
South Decatur Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Decatur Jr-sr High School offer ?
South Decatur Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Decatur Jr-sr High School part of?
South Decatur Jr-sr High School is part of Decatur County Community Schools.
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