Serving 389 students in grades 7-12, Southern Wells Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 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 34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
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 Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Wells 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#643 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
96%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Wells Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School is ranked #643 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Southern Wells Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Southern Wells Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norwell High School, Bluffton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Wells Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Wells Jr-sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southern Wells Jr-sr High School?
389 students attend Southern Wells Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Southern Wells Jr-sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Wells Jr-sr High School?
Southern Wells 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 Southern Wells Jr-sr High School offer ?
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Southern Wells Jr-sr High School part of?
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School is part of Southern Wells Com Schools School District.
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