South Ripley High School is a public high school located just southeast of Versailles, Indiana. It is part of the South Ripley Community School Corporation which covers four townships: Brown, Johnson, Otter Creek and Shelby in southern Ripley County.
Serving 358 students in grades 9-12, South Ripley 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Ripley High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 219.7 square miles around Versailles, IN. The area typically requires a 15-20 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Ripley High School's student population of 358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
South Ripley 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 Ripley 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
#873 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
62%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Ripley High School's ranking?
South Ripley High School is ranked #873 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Ripley High School often compared to?
South Ripley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milan High School, Batesville High School, Jac-cen-del Middle School High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Ripley High School?
The graduation rate of South Ripley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend South Ripley High School?
358 students attend South Ripley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of South Ripley High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Ripley High School?
South Ripley High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Ripley High School offer ?
South Ripley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Ripley High School part of?
South Ripley High School is part of South Ripley Com Sch Corp School District.
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