South Decatur Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

South Decatur Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Greensburg, Indiana, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 387. The school is part of the Decatur County Community Schools district, which is ranked 137 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While South Decatur has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.57%) compared to the state and nearby schools like Columbus North High School (64.03% white), the school's academic performance, as measured by ILEARN and SAT scores, lags behind the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 27.35% of South Decatur students were proficient or better in ILEARN English Language Arts, compared to 45.51% for the Decatur County Community Schools district. Additionally, South Decatur has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rate, from 100% in 2020-2021 to 84.5% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state average and some nearby schools like Greensburg Community High School (96.8% in 2022-2023).

Despite these challenges, South Decatur's special education students perform relatively well, ranking 82 out of 289 Indiana high schools in 2023-2024, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 26.5% in 2020-2021, which is significantly higher than the state average and many nearby schools. These factors, combined with the school's socioeconomic challenges (over 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), suggest that South Decatur may benefit from targeted interventions and support to improve academic outcomes and attendance for all students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 8885 S Sr 3
       Greensburg, IN  47240


(812) 591-3330

District: Decatur County Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
187th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,071 Help


Feeder schools for South Decatur Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:    South Decatur Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Hispanic:
3.3%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.8% Help


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Compare Details South Decatur Junior-Senior High School ranks worse than 63.7% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.25. (See more...)
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Compare Details South Decatur Junior-Senior High School ranks better than 56.6% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.09. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Decatur Junior-Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Decatur Junior-Senior High School is 10.8. (See more...)
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Compare South Decatur Junior-Senior High School employs 36 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Decatur Junior-Senior High School is $12,071.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Decatur Junior-Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Decatur Junior-Senior High School 309th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See South Decatur Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks South Decatur Junior-Senior High School 187th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See South Decatur Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Decatur County Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur County Community Schools 139th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Decatur Junior-Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 57.33 171st 370 53.8%
2006 62.22 147th 375 60.8%
2007 64.25 134th 382 64.9%
2008 39.96 289th 392 26.3%
2009 55.77 196th 423 53.7%
2010 48.57 263rd 428 38.6%
2011 40.28 332nd 451 26.4%
2012 38.69 329th 447 26.4%
2013 47.04 282nd 444 36.5%
2014 45.51 318th 470 32.3%
2015 38.52 344th 485 29.1%
2016 38.24 356th 494 27.9%
2017 56.73 210th 472 55.5%
2018 56.98 230th 473 51.4%
2019 48.81 256th 470 45.5%
2021 32.28 333rd 483 31.1%
2022 31.03 347th 490 29.2%
2023 41.69 284th 489 41.9%
2024 38.25 309th 485 36.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for South Decatur Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at South Decatur Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 60.36 152nd 349 56.4%
2006 69.81 81st 349 76.8%
2007 69.59 102nd 354 71.2%
2008 75.66 65th 360 81.9%
2009 69.67 107th 364 70.6%
2010 30.11 263rd 362 27.3%
2011 35.03 254th 364 30.2%
2012 42.02 212th 373 43.2%
2013 38.25 203rd 353 42.5%
2014 30.63 274th 379 27.7%
2015 42.36 241st 400 39.8%
2016 46.62 233rd 394 40.9%
2017 38.39 258th 380 32.1%
2018 48.99 217th 385 43.6%
2019 51.42 175th 389 55.0%
2021 48.60 184th 388 52.6%
2022 48.77 217th 409 46.9%
2023 45.61 207th 398 48.0%
2024 52.09 187th 431 56.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at South Decatur Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.33 230th 285 19.3%
2024 60.61 84th 289 70.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Decatur Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.35 169th 379 55.4%
2024 54.48 141st 377 62.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at South Decatur Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.31 171st 388 55.9%
2024 46.08 201st 392 48.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at South Decatur Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.28 239th 383 37.6%
2024 54.52 150th 392 61.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at South Decatur Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.15 238th 378 37.0%
2023 33.33 252nd 375 32.8%
2024 43.61 198th 381 48.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for South Decatur Junior-Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 613 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1989 579 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1990 591 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1991 585 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1992 603 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1993 611 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1994 633 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1995 582 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1996 582 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1997 557 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1998 515 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1999 479 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2000 436 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2001 441 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2002 425 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2003 425 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2004 443 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2005 466 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2006 481 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2007 483 1 2 1 1 n/a n/a 5 493
2008 468 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 6 478
2009 452 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 9 465
2010 446 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 11 462
2011 441 2 1 1 0 1 8 0 454
2012 448 0 1 7 0 1 8 0 465
2013 454 2 0 7 1 0 10 0 474
2014 454 2 0 7 3 0 7 0 473
2015 460 2 0 5 2 0 8 0 477
2016 458 1 1 6 2 0 7 0 475
2017 457 1 0 10 2 0 8 0 478
2018 445 1 0 10 0 0 5 0 461
2019 443 1 0 13 0 0 6 0 463
2020 422 1 0 15 0 0 7 0 445
2021 416 1 0 13 0 0 6 0 436
2022 384 1 0 11 1 0 4 0 401
2023 366 1 0 12 1 0 7 0 387
2024 368 1 0 13 0 0 10 0 392

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Decatur Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 613 33.6 18.2 4.7
1989 579 34.6 16.7 5
1990 591 33.5 17.6 8.6
1991 585 33.5 17.4 9.7
1992 603 32.2 18.7 12.9
1993 611 33.6 18.2 11.3
1994 633 33.2 19.1 11.1
1995 583 34.2 17.0 4.6
1996 583 34.2 17.0 4.6
1997 557 33.6 16.6 10.2
1998 517 32.7 15.8 9.5
1999 480 31.1 15.4 13.5
2000 438 31.3 14.0 14.6
2001 446 29.9 14.9 17.7
2002 431 30.8 14.0 21.6
2003 431 30.8 14.0 21.6
2004 447 31.6 14.1 19.7
2005 471 30.6 15.4 21
2006 489 31.0 15.8 18.8
2007 493 n/a n/a 23.8
2008 478 32.2 14.8 26.1
2009 465 32.8 14.2 30
2010 462 32.0 14.4 36.6
2011 454 32.2 14.0 37.9
2012 465 43.4 10.7 43.7
2013 474 38.0 12.4 46.2
2014 473 43.3 10.9 47.8
2015 477 42.0 11.3 45.9
2016 475 45.0 10.5 44.4
2017 478 48.0 9.9 41.2
2018 461 49.6 9.2 47.7
2019 463 49.0 9.4 50.1
2020 445 52.3 8.5 47.2
2021 436 50.2 8.6 47.9
2022 401 34.0 11.7 43.4
2023 387 37.0 10.4 51.7
2024 392 36.0 10.8 51.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Decatur Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 613 33.6 18.2 4.7
1989 579 34.6 16.7 5
1990 591 33.5 17.6 8.6
1991 585 33.5 17.4 9.7
1992 603 32.2 18.7 12.9
1993 611 33.6 18.2 11.3
1994 633 33.2 19.1 11.1
1995 583 34.2 17.0 4.6
1996 583 34.2 17.0 4.6
1997 557 33.6 16.6 10.2
1998 517 32.7 15.8 9.5
1999 480 31.1 15.4 13.5
2000 438 31.3 14.0 14.6
2001 446 29.9 14.9 17.7
2002 431 30.8 14.0 21.6
2003 431 30.8 14.0 21.6
2004 447 31.6 14.1 19.7
2005 471 30.6 15.4 21
2006 489 31.0 15.8 18.8
2007 493 n/a n/a 23.8
2008 478 32.2 14.8 26.1
2009 465 32.8 14.2 30
2010 462 32.0 14.4 36.6
2011 454 32.2 14.0 37.9
2012 465 43.4 10.7 43.7
2013 474 38.0 12.4 46.2
2014 473 43.3 10.9 47.8
2015 477 42.0 11.3 45.9
2016 475 45.0 10.5 44.4
2017 478 48.0 9.9 41.2
2018 461 49.6 9.2 47.7
2019 463 49.0 9.4 50.1
2020 445 52.3 8.5 47.2
2021 436 50.2 8.6 47.9
2022 401 34.0 11.7 43.4
2023 387 37.0 10.4 51.7
2024 392 36.0 10.8 51.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Decatur Junior-Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $241 (2.3%) $10,077 (97.7%) $10,318
2020 $351 (3.4%) $9,996 (96.6%) $10,347
2021 $822 (7.1%) $10,709 (92.9%) $11,531
2022 $417 (3.5%) $11,654 (96.5%) $12,071

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Decatur Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 256th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 284th of 489 Middle schools
 3.6%
Ranks 175th of 389 High schoolsRanks 207th of 398 High schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Decatur Junior-Senior High School)4027
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur County Community Schools)49.739.1
 10.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (South Decatur Junior-Senior High School)30.823.8
 7%
   7th Grade Math (Decatur County Community Schools)36.636.1
 0.5%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Decatur Junior-Senior High School)54.139.7
 14.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Decatur County Community Schools)62.452.9
 9.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (South Decatur Junior-Senior High School)4123.3
 17.7%
   8th Grade Math (Decatur County Community Schools)46.828.7
 18.1%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (South Decatur Junior-Senior High School)29.48.6
 20.8%
   End of Course Biology (Decatur County Community Schools)32.710
 22.7%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students463387
 16.4%
African American11
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic1312
 7.7%
Pacific Islander00
White443366
 17.4%
Two or More Races67
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.1%51.7%
 1.6%


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Students at South Decatur Junior-Senior High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

South Decatur Junior-Senior High School ranks 187th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

South Decatur Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Decatur Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 392 students attended South Decatur Junior-Senior High School.


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