Crothersville Junior-Senior High School is a public middle school and high school located in Crothersville, Indiana.
Serving 220 students in grades 6-12, Crothersville 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crothersville Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Crothersville Jr-sr High School's student population of 220 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1914
School Rankings
Crothersville 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 Crothersville Jr-sr High School is 0.15, 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
#1585 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Crothersville Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Crothersville Jr-sr High School is ranked #1585 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crothersville Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Crothersville Jr-sr High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Crothersville Jr-sr High School?
220 students attend Crothersville Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Crothersville Jr-sr High School students are White, 5% 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 Crothersville Jr-sr High School?
Crothersville Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Crothersville Jr-sr High School offer ?
Crothersville Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crothersville Jr-sr High School part of?
Crothersville Jr-sr High School is part of Crothersville Community Schools School District.
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