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South Dearborn High School vs. Lawrenceburg High School

Should you attend South Dearborn High School or Lawrenceburg High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
South Dearborn High School
5770 Highlander Dr
Aurora, IN 47001
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Lawrenceburg High School
100 Tiger Blvd
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 672 students in grades 9-12, South Dearborn 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 15-19% (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 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 740 students in grades 9-12, Lawrenceburg 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
672 students
740 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
37 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
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Test Scores

#1039 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
#1105 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Dearborn High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lawrenceburg High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
(Top 50% in IN)
40-44%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dearborn High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lawrenceburg High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Dearborn High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lawrenceburg High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
90-94%
(Top 30% in IN)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
173
185
Grade 10 Students
194
183
Grade 11 Students
159
188
Grade 12 Students
146
181
Ungraded Students
-
3

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
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% Hispanic
2%
2%
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% Black
1%
2%
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% White
94%
88%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
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0.12
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of South Dearborn High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Lawrenceburg High School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lawrenceburg High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dearborn High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lawrenceburg High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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