South Ripley Com School Corp

The South Ripley Com School Corp district in Indiana operates three schools: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges in the community.

The standout school in the district is South Ripley Junior High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 30 middle schools in Indiana and earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are impressive, with over 50% of students proficient or better. In contrast, South Ripley High School has struggled, ranking in the bottom half of Indiana high schools and earning only a 1-star rating. The high school's test scores, particularly in Math, are significantly lower than the state averages.

Despite the district's overall strong performance at the elementary and middle school levels, the stark contrast in academic outcomes between the schools suggests that the district may need to closely examine the factors contributing to the high school's lower achievement and implement targeted interventions to improve student success at that level. By understanding and replicating the successful strategies used at the junior high school, the district can work to ensure that all students in the South Ripley Com School Corp have access to a high-quality education and the resources they need to thrive.