South Central Junior & Senior High School

Summary:

South Central Junior & Senior High School is a public high school in Elizabeth, Indiana, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of 291, predominantly white. The school's performance has been variable, ranking as high as 84th out of 398 Indiana high schools in 2022-2023 but dropping to 227th out of 431 in 2023-2024.

While the school performs well for its special education students, ranking 72nd out of 289 Indiana high schools in 2023-2024, it struggles in other areas. Its 4-year graduation rates have been strong, ranging from 88.4% to 96.7% in recent years, but chronic absenteeism has increased significantly, from 18.1% in 2020-2021 to 27.5% in 2022-2023. Academically, the school's performance on standardized tests is mixed, with 7th-grade English Language Arts scores above average but only 33.33% of all students proficient or better in math in 2023-2024, compared to 48.88% for the South Harrison Community Schools district.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Corydon Central High School (same district) and Clarksville Senior High School (different district), South Central Junior & Senior High School generally performs better. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Floyd Central High School and New Albany Senior High School, which are part of the New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School Corporation.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 6675 E Hwy 11 SE
       Elizabeth, IN  47117


(812) 969-2941

District: South Harrison Com Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
199th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,697 Help


Feeder schools for South Central Junior & Senior High School:

Elementary:    South Central Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.8%
Two or more races:
3.3%
African American:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Central Junior & Senior High School ranks better than 66.6% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.32. (See more...)
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Compare Details South Central Junior & Senior High School ranks better than 53.8% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.37. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Central 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 (94.8%), two or more races (3.3%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Central Junior & Senior High School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Compare South Central Junior & Senior High School employs 23.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Central Junior & Senior High School is $13,697.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Central Junior & Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Central Junior & Senior High School 162nd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See South Central Junior & Senior High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks South Central Junior & Senior High School 199th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See South Central Junior & Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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South Harrison Com Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks South Harrison Com Schools 106th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Central Junior & Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.22 167th 370 54.9%
2006 48.20 240th 375 36.0%
2007 41.99 277th 382 27.5%
2008 44.44 270th 392 31.1%
2009 36.83 318th 423 24.8%
2010 38.79 318th 428 25.7%
2011 38.56 342nd 451 24.2%
2012 15.06 408th 447 8.7%
2013 50.02 260th 444 41.4%
2014 48.85 297th 470 36.8%
2015 39.75 337th 485 30.5%
2016 56.14 242nd 494 51.0%
2017 60.43 192nd 472 59.3%
2018 49.00 278th 473 41.2%
2019 64.90 156th 470 66.8%
2021 65.63 152nd 483 68.5%
2022 57.91 197th 490 59.8%
2023 61.73 174th 489 64.4%
2024 66.32 162nd 485 66.6%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for South Central Junior & Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at South Central Junior & Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 45.15 232nd 349 33.5%
2006 48.86 221st 349 36.7%
2007 76.70 63rd 354 82.2%
2008 65.35 123rd 360 65.8%
2009 26.52 316th 364 13.2%
2010 31.00 257th 362 29.0%
2011 22.68 310th 364 14.8%
2012 50.13 152nd 373 59.2%
2013 26.14 276th 353 21.8%
2014 37.79 233rd 379 38.5%
2015 38.40 270th 400 32.5%
2016 60.85 130th 394 67.0%
2017 52.64 171st 380 55.0%
2018 46.51 230th 385 40.3%
2019 42.92 234th 389 39.8%
2021 50.70 169th 388 56.4%
2022 60.37 157th 409 61.6%
2023 66.97 84th 398 78.9%
2024 50.37 199th 431 53.8%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at South Central Junior & Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.10 72nd 289 75.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Central Junior & Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.51 17th 379 95.5%
2024 60.26 115th 377 69.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at South Central Junior & Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.01 61st 388 84.3%
2024 39.16 241st 392 38.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at South Central Junior & Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.87 118th 383 69.2%
2024 52.54 162nd 392 58.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at South Central Junior & Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 52.61 169th 378 55.3%
2023 51.57 146th 375 61.1%
2024 38.34 231st 381 39.4%
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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.

South Central Junior & Senior High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for South Central 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 369 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1989 366 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1990 338 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1991 304 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1992 327 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1993 362 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1994 377 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1995 429 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1996 429 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1997 404 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1998 413 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 417
1999 398 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2000 380 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2001 389 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2002 415 0 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2003 415 0 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2004 398 1 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2005 439 1 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 447
2006 426 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2007 425 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2008 394 0 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2009 375 0 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2010 366 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 3 376
2011 343 0 1 5 0 0 4 0 353
2012 331 0 2 3 0 0 5 0 341
2013 374 0 1 2 0 0 3 0 380
2014 383 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 390
2015 365 1 2 4 0 0 10 0 382
2016 358 1 2 3 0 0 7 0 371
2017 355 1 2 5 0 0 9 0 372
2018 349 4 2 4 0 0 8 0 367
2019 370 3 2 7 0 0 9 0 391
2020 336 3 1 8 0 0 7 0 355
2021 301 2 1 8 0 0 9 0 321
2022 291 2 0 4 0 0 6 0 303
2023 280 3 1 1 0 0 6 0 291
2024 255 2 1 2 0 0 9 0 269

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 Central Junior & Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 22.0 16.7 11.7
1989 366 21.5 17.0 13.7
1990 340 21.9 15.5 10.3
1991 305 18.6 16.3 16.1
1992 330 20.2 16.3 14.2
1993 363 23.1 15.7 12.9
1994 382 21.5 17.8 12.6
1995 434 21.4 20.3 18.2
1996 434 21.4 20.3 18.2
1997 408 22.2 18.4 15.4
1998 417 22.2 18.8 12.2
1999 403 23.5 17.1 19.9
2000 384 24.0 16.0 19.3
2001 390 23.9 16.3 19.5
2002 423 23.1 18.3 21.7
2003 423 23.1 18.3 21.7
2004 408 25.2 16.2 22.1
2005 447 25.1 17.8 26.6
2006 432 25.5 16.9 23.8
2007 431 n/a n/a 26
2008 402 25.1 16.0 26.6
2009 383 26.7 14.3 32.6
2010 376 25.7 14.6 36.5
2011 353 22.8 15.4 42.2
2012 341 27.0 12.6 38.7
2013 380 31.0 12.2 43.9
2014 390 28.0 13.9 43.8
2015 382 26.0 14.6 45
2016 371 27.0 13.7 42.9
2017 372 35.7 10.4 37.9
2018 367 37.0 9.8 38.1
2019 391 42.6 9.1 40.9
2020 355 29.0 12.2 42.5
2021 321 34.4 9.3 39.3
2022 303 28.1 10.7 42.2
2023 291 25.8 11.2 48.8
2024 269 23.8 11.2 39.8

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 Central Junior & Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 369 22.0 16.7 11.7
1989 366 21.5 17.0 13.7
1990 340 21.9 15.5 10.3
1991 305 18.6 16.3 16.1
1992 330 20.2 16.3 14.2
1993 363 23.1 15.7 12.9
1994 382 21.5 17.8 12.6
1995 434 21.4 20.3 18.2
1996 434 21.4 20.3 18.2
1997 408 22.2 18.4 15.4
1998 417 22.2 18.8 12.2
1999 403 23.5 17.1 19.9
2000 384 24.0 16.0 19.3
2001 390 23.9 16.3 19.5
2002 423 23.1 18.3 21.7
2003 423 23.1 18.3 21.7
2004 408 25.2 16.2 22.1
2005 447 25.1 17.8 26.6
2006 432 25.5 16.9 23.8
2007 431 n/a n/a 26
2008 402 25.1 16.0 26.6
2009 383 26.7 14.3 32.6
2010 376 25.7 14.6 36.5
2011 353 22.8 15.4 42.2
2012 341 27.0 12.6 38.7
2013 380 31.0 12.2 43.9
2014 390 28.0 13.9 43.8
2015 382 26.0 14.6 45
2016 371 27.0 13.7 42.9
2017 372 35.7 10.4 37.9
2018 367 37.0 9.8 38.1
2019 391 42.6 9.1 40.9
2020 355 29.0 12.2 42.5
2021 321 34.4 9.3 39.3
2022 303 28.1 10.7 42.2
2023 291 25.8 11.2 48.8
2024 269 23.8 11.2 39.8

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 Central Junior & Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $391 (3.9%) $9,641 (96.1%) $10,032
2020 $504 (4.6%) $10,527 (95.4%) $11,032
2021 $443 (3.6%) $11,758 (96.4%) $12,200
2022 $1,135 (8.3%) $12,562 (91.7%) $13,697

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Central Junior & Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 156th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 174th of 489 Middle schools
 2.4%
Ranks 234th of 389 High schoolsRanks 84th of 398 High schools
 39%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Junior & Senior High School)45.341.9
 3.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison Com Schools)56.750
 6.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (South Central Junior & Senior High School)39.623.3
 16.3%
   7th Grade Math (South Harrison Com Schools)52.536.2
 16.3%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Junior & Senior High School)43.851.1
 7.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison Com Schools)54.749.4
 5.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (South Central Junior & Senior High School)38.833.3
 5.5%
   8th Grade Math (South Harrison Com Schools)45.743.8
 1.9%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%
End of Course Biology (South Central Junior & Senior High School)25.442.9
 17.5%
   End of Course Biology (South Harrison Com Schools)33.532.6
 0.9%
   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 Students391291
 25.6%
African American33
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic71
 85.7%
Pacific Islander00
White370280
 24.3%
Two or More Races96
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.9%48.8%
 7.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Central Junior & Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 269 students attended South Central Junior & Senior High School.

South Central Junior & Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : South Central Elementary

Students at South Central Junior & Senior High School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races.

South Central Junior & Senior High School ranks 199th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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