South Adams Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Berne, Indiana, United States.
Serving 365 students in grades 9-12, South Adams 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Adams High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
South Adams High School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
South Adams High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Adams High School is 0.29, 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
#809 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Adams High School's ranking?
South Adams High School is ranked #809 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Adams High School often compared to?
South Adams High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams Central High School, Bellmont Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Adams High School?
The graduation rate of South Adams High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend South Adams High School?
365 students attend South Adams High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of South Adams High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Adams High School?
South Adams High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Adams High School offer ?
South Adams High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Adams High School part of?
South Adams High School is part of South Adams Schools School District.
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