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 163 students in grades 7-8, South Ripley Junior 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Ripley Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Ripley Junior High School's student population of 163 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
South Ripley Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Ripley Junior High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#422 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
99%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Ripley Junior High School's ranking?
South Ripley Junior High School is ranked #422 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Ripley Junior High School often compared to?
South Ripley Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Switzerland Co Middle 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend South Ripley Junior High School?
163 students attend South Ripley Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of South Ripley Junior High School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Ripley Junior High School?
South Ripley Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Ripley Junior High School offer ?
South Ripley Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Ripley Junior High School part of?
South Ripley Junior High School is part of South Ripley Com Sch Corp School District.
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