Serving 749 students in grades 9-12, Corydon Central 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 749 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Corydon Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Corydon Central High School's student population of 749 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
749 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Corydon Central 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 Corydon Central High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#610 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
86%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Corydon Central High School's ranking?
Corydon Central High School is ranked #610 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Corydon Central High School often compared to?
Corydon Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Harrison High School, Lanesville Jr-sr 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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Corydon Central High School?
The graduation rate of Corydon Central High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Corydon Central High School?
749 students attend Corydon Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Corydon Central High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corydon Central High School?
Corydon Central High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Corydon Central High School offer ?
Corydon Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Corydon Central High School part of?
Corydon Central High School is part of South Harrison Com Schools School District.
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