South Knox Middle-high School

6136 E Sr 61
Vincennes, IN 47591
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 585 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 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 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:

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School Overview

South Knox Middle-high School's student population of 585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
585 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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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 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#710 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Knox Middle-high School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Knox Middle-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.
50%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Knox Middle-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.
35-39%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Knox Middle-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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Knox Middle-high School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Knox Middle-high School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
White
97%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Knox Middle-high School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Knox Middle-high School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Knox Middle-high School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of South Knox Middle-high School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Knox Middle-high School and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Knox Middle-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
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Knox Middle-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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
585 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
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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