Serving 580 students in grades 7-12, South Knox Middle-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 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Knox Middle-high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
South Knox Middle-high School's student population of 580 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
South Knox Middle-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 Knox Middle-high School is 0.06, 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
#710 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Knox Middle-high School's ranking?
South Knox Middle-high School is ranked #710 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Knox Middle-high School often compared to?
South Knox Middle-high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln High School, North Knox Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Knox Middle-high School?
The graduation rate of South Knox Middle-high School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend South Knox Middle-high School?
580 students attend South Knox Middle-high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of South Knox Middle-high School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Knox Middle-high School?
South Knox Middle-high School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Knox Middle-high School offer ?
South Knox Middle-high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Knox Middle-high School part of?
South Knox Middle-high School is part of South Knox School Corp School District.
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