Is South Knox Middle-High School a good school?

South Knox Middle-High School ranks 147 th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Knox Middle-High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 580 students attended South Knox Middle-High School.

What is the racial makeup of South Knox Middle-High School?

Students at South Knox Middle-High School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into South Knox Middle-High School?

South Knox Middle-High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : South Knox Elementary School

South Knox Middle-High School

Summary:

South Knox Middle-High School is a public school in Vincennes, Indiana, serving 585 students in grades 7-12. The school is part of the Vincennes Community School Corp, which is ranked 148 out of 381 school districts in the state.

Academically, South Knox Middle-High School has shown mixed performance. While the school ranked as high as 52 out of 388 Indiana high schools in 2020-2021, its ranking has since declined to 187 out of 431 in 2023-2024. The school's student population is predominantly white at 96.75%, significantly higher than the nearby Pike Central High School (92.45% white) and North Knox Junior-Senior High School (93.68% white). However, South Knox has performed well in supporting its special education and low socioeconomic status students, ranking 24th and 53rd, respectively, out of Indiana high schools in 2023-2024.

One concerning trend at South Knox Middle-High School is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.6% in 2020-2021 to 19.3% in 2022-2023, higher than the nearby Washington High School (13.6%) and Lincoln High School (14.1%). Additionally, the school's spending per student, at $10,300 in 2021-2022, is lower than the nearby schools, which range from $11,253 to $12,136 per student.

Detail:

Public 7-12

6136 E Sr 61
Vincennes, IN 47591

(812) 726-4450

District: South Knox School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
147^th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,300

Feeder schools for South Knox Middle-High School:

Elementary:

South Knox Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 580

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.6%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Knox Middle-High School ranks better than 53.2% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.06. (See more...)

Compare Details South Knox Middle-High School ranks better than 65.9% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.93. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Knox Middle-High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.6%), two or more races (1.6%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Knox Middle-High School is 16.5. (See more...)

Compare South Knox Middle-High School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Knox Middle-High School is $10,300.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Knox Middle-High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Knox Middle-High School 227^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See South Knox Middle-High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks South Knox Middle-High School 147^th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See South Knox Middle-High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

South Knox School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Knox School Corp 129^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Knox Middle-High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	61.73	145^th	370	60.8%
2006	40.26	274^th	375	26.9%
2007	48.70	239^th	382	37.4%
2008	60.40	160^th	392	59.2%
2009	50.61	241^st	423	43.0%
2010	65.24	152^nd	428	64.5%
2011	63.19	167^th	451	63.0%
2012	53.32	242^nd	447	45.9%
2013	48.83	268^th	444	39.6%
2014	59.72	221^st	470	53.0%
2015	81.14	64^th	485	86.8%
2016	74.94	105^th	494	78.7%
2017	85.49	38^th	472	91.9%
2018	64.94	171^st	473	63.8%
2019	64.82	157^th	470	66.6%
2021	73.04	113^th	483	76.6%
2022	74.56	107^th	490	78.2%
2023	58.54	192^nd	489	60.7%
2024	52.06	227^th	485	53.2%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for South Knox Middle-High School

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Rank History for all high school students at South Knox Middle-High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	39.32	263^rd	349	24.6%
2006	49.14	219^th	349	37.2%
2007	53.68	197^th	354	44.4%
2008	54.56	201^st	360	44.2%
2009	64.02	147^th	364	59.6%
2010	45.49	165^th	362	54.4%
2011	40.01	219^th	364	39.8%
2012	35.11	253^rd	373	32.2%
2013	52.21	123^rd	353	65.2%
2014	62.65	82^nd	379	78.4%
2015	62.78	96^th	400	76.0%
2016	54.89	171^st	394	56.6%
2017	65.73	108^th	380	71.6%
2018	81.37	45^th	385	88.3%
2019	61.79	110^th	389	71.7%
2021	74.40	52^nd	388	86.6%
2022	62.99	140^th	409	65.8%
2023	43.93	220^th	398	44.7%
2024	57.93	147^th	431	65.9%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at South Knox Middle-High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.11	23^rd	289	92.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Knox Middle-High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.59	112^th	379	70.4%
2024	75.03	57^th	377	84.9%

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Rank History for high school Female students at South Knox Middle-High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.99	230^th	388	40.7%
2024	49.68	179^th	392	54.3%

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Rank History for high school Male students at South Knox Middle-High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.49	188^th	383	50.9%
2024	60.83	119^th	392	69.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at South Knox Middle-High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IN State Percentile
2022	52.35	170^th	378	55.0%
2023	33.16	254^th	375	32.3%
2024	46.84	182^nd	381	52.2%

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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.

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Knox Middle-High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	358	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1989	356	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
1990	349	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
1991	318	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
1992	324	1	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
1993	330	1	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	334
1994	333	0	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	339
1995	365	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	367
1996	365	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	367
1997	387	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	392
1998	396	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	400
1999	404	1	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	408
2000	567	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	571
2001	548	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	551
2002	516	3	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	521
2003	516	3	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	521
2004	499	4	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	507
2005	516	2	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	522
2006	531	3	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	539
2007	535	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	542
2008	546	2	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	2	556
2009	518	2	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	4	531
2010	533	0	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	3	545
2011	528	0	0	14	0	1	9	0	552
2012	509	0	2	11	0	0	9	0	531
2013	512	0	1	7	0	0	6	0	526
2014	506	0	1	4	0	0	6	0	517
2015	521	0	2	9	0	0	4	0	536
2016	517	0	1	5	0	0	5	0	528
2017	526	1	1	10	1	0	4	0	543
2018	530	1	1	8	1	0	8	0	549
2019	539	0	2	9	1	0	7	0	558
2020	561	1	0	8	1	0	9	0	580
2021	564	1	0	7	0	0	11	0	583
2022	562	1	1	7	0	0	9	0	580
2023	566	2	1	7	0	0	9	0	585
2024	560	2	1	8	0	0	9	0	580

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Knox Middle-High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	360	20.4	17.6	14.4
1989	356	20.3	17.5	n/a
1990	349	19.8	17.6	6
1991	324	19.5	16.6	7.1
1992	334	17.5	19.0	6.9
1993	334	18.0	18.6	7.5
1994	339	17.1	19.8	8.6
1995	367	19.4	18.9	9
1996	367	19.4	18.9	9
1997	392	20.0	19.6	9.9
1998	400	19.6	20.4	9
1999	408	19.6	20.8	12.7
2000	571	30.1	19.0	8.2
2001	551	28.5	19.3	10.2
2002	521	30.3	17.2	21.1
2003	521	30.3	17.2	21.1
2004	507	29.3	17.3	20.3
2005	522	29.9	17.5	19.3
2006	539	29.9	18.0	22.4
2007	542	n/a	n/a	17.2
2008	556	30.7	18.1	22
2009	531	30.6	17.4	23.1
2010	545	31.0	17.5	23.6
2011	552	33.5	16.4	26.4
2012	531	33.8	15.7	26.4
2013	526	33.8	15.5	23.4
2014	517	33.2	15.5	29.4
2015	536	31.0	17.2	28.9
2016	528	31.0	17.0	28.6
2017	543	30.7	17.6	26.7
2018	549	32.6	16.7	30.2
2019	558	31.0	18.0	30.1
2020	580	33.1	17.4	31.4
2021	583	35.8	16.2	28.6
2022	580	35.5	16.3	32.1
2023	585	34.0	17.2	36.4
2024	580	35.0	16.5	33.4

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 Knox Middle-High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	360	20.4	17.6	14.4
1989	356	20.3	17.5	n/a
1990	349	19.8	17.6	6
1991	324	19.5	16.6	7.1
1992	334	17.5	19.0	6.9
1993	334	18.0	18.6	7.5
1994	339	17.1	19.8	8.6
1995	367	19.4	18.9	9
1996	367	19.4	18.9	9
1997	392	20.0	19.6	9.9
1998	400	19.6	20.4	9
1999	408	19.6	20.8	12.7
2000	571	30.1	19.0	8.2
2001	551	28.5	19.3	10.2
2002	521	30.3	17.2	21.1
2003	521	30.3	17.2	21.1
2004	507	29.3	17.3	20.3
2005	522	29.9	17.5	19.3
2006	539	29.9	18.0	22.4
2007	542	n/a	n/a	17.2
2008	556	30.7	18.1	22
2009	531	30.6	17.4	23.1
2010	545	31.0	17.5	23.6
2011	552	33.5	16.4	26.4
2012	531	33.8	15.7	26.4
2013	526	33.8	15.5	23.4
2014	517	33.2	15.5	29.4
2015	536	31.0	17.2	28.9
2016	528	31.0	17.0	28.6
2017	543	30.7	17.6	26.7
2018	549	32.6	16.7	30.2
2019	558	31.0	18.0	30.1
2020	580	33.1	17.4	31.4
2021	583	35.8	16.2	28.6
2022	580	35.5	16.3	32.1
2023	585	34.0	17.2	36.4
2024	580	35.0	16.5	33.4

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 Knox Middle-High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$216 (2.4%)	$8,808 (97.6%)	$9,024
2020	$150 (1.7%)	$8,755 (98.3%)	$8,904
2021	$270 (2.8%)	$9,236 (97.1%)	$9,507
2022	$290 (2.8%)	$10,010 (97.2%)	$10,300

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Knox Middle-High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 157^th of 470 Middle schools	Ranks 192^nd of 489 Middle schools	5.9%
Ranks 110^th of 389 High schools	Ranks 220^th of 398 High schools	27%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Knox Middle-High School)	54.3	31.9	22.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Knox School Corp)	54.3	31.9	22.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	49.7	39.5	10.2%
7th Grade Math (South Knox Middle-High School)	56.8	27.5	29.3%
7th Grade Math (South Knox School Corp)	56.8	27.5	29.3%
7th Grade Math (Indiana)	42	32.9	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Knox Middle-High School)	43.6	50.5	6.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Knox School Corp)	43.6	50.5	6.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	50.7	43.8	6.9%
8th Grade Math (South Knox Middle-High School)	40.4	34.3	6.1%
8th Grade Math (South Knox School Corp)	40.4	34.3	6.1%
8th Grade Math (Indiana)	38	31.4	6.6%
End of Course Biology (South Knox Middle-High School)	41.4	23	18.4%
End of Course Biology (South Knox School Corp)	41.4	23	18.4%
End of Course Biology (Indiana)	38.6	29	9.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	558	585	4.8%
African American	0	2
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	9	7	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	539	566	5%
Two or More Races	7	9	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.1%	36.4%	6.3%

Schools Near South Knox Middle-High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)			ILEARN Math (2024)			ILEARN Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Knox Middle-High School	Public	7-12	6136 E Sr 61	Vincennes	47591	Knox County	South Knox School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 726-4450	580	35	16.5	33.4%	560 (96.6%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	57.9	147^th of 431 public high schools	65.9%		43.9	220^th of 398 public high schools	44.7%	73	54.0	17.0	31.6	36.0	33.7	28.6	38.2	33.2	51.5	$10,300	$290	$10,010
Lincoln High School	Public	9-12	1545 S Hart Street Road	Vincennes	47591	Knox County	Vincennes Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 882-8480	711	50	14.2	52.2%	623 (87.6%)	27 (3.8%)	30 (4.2%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.1%)	32.2	298^th of 431 public high schools	30.9%		42.2	228^th of 398 public high schools	42.7%	70	43.4	13.2							23.0	$11,852	$2,825	$9,026
Washington Learning Academy	Public	6-12	2134 Washington Ave	Vincennes	47591	Knox County	Vincennes Community School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 882-5167	99	4	22.6	73.7%	90 (90.9%)	3 (3.0%)	6 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.5	419^th of 431 public high schools	2.8%		4.5	390^th of 398 public high schools	2.0%	29	8.6	0.0		16.7	7.1		0.0	0.0	7.3	$2,473	$341	$2,132
Washington High School	Public	9-12	608 E Walnut St	Washington	47501	Daviess County	Washington Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 254-3860	813	48	16.3	47.8%	523 (64.3%)	36 (4.4%)	220 (27.1%)	6 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.1%)	34.3	290^th of 431 public high schools	32.7%		24.8	314^th of 398 public high schools	21.1%	24	45.0	16.9							18.2	$11,447	$1,197	$10,250
North Knox Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	10890 N Sr 159	Bicknell	47512	Knox County	North Knox School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 735-2990	556	37	15.0	57.4%	511 (91.9%)	5 (0.9%)	27 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.0%)	41	257^th of 431 public high schools	40.4%		37.6	258^th of 398 public high schools	35.2%	1	45.2	9.6	47.1	38.0	43.5	27.3	15.2	22.5	42.9	$11,253	$1,294	$9,959
Pike Central High School	Public	9-12	1810 E Sr 56	Petersburg	47567	Pike County	Pike County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 354-8478	474	41	11.7	42.8%	441 (93.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.0%)	35	283^rd of 431 public high schools	34.3%		27.5	299^th of 398 public high schools	24.9%	16	39.2	17.6							26.6	$12,136	$351	$11,785

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