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#942 of 1,823 schools in IN
Fountain Central High School
High School · Southeast Fountain School Corp · Veedersburg, IN
A Southeast Fountain School Corp high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
750 E US Hwy 136, Veedersburg, IN 47987
- Math 25% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Fountain Central High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 26% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fountain Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,875
Median home value
$139,100
Median rent
$784/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
87.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47987; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Fountain Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | 0.1 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southeast Fountain School Corp
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,170NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fountain Central High School is listed in Southeast Fountain School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fountain Central High School
Fountain Central High School is a public high school in Veedersburg, IN, part of Southeast Fountain School Corp, serving approximately 508 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #942 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fountain Central High School
What grades does Fountain Central High School serve?
Fountain Central High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Fountain Central High School?
Fountain Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Central High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fountain Central High School rank in IN?
Fountain Central High School ranks #942 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Fountain Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fountain Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fountain Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fountain Central High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fountain Central High School a charter school?
No, Fountain Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fountain Central High School a Title I school?
No, Fountain Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fountain Central High School?
52.8% of students at Fountain Central High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fountain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (765) 294-2206
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 47987)
- 3,705
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47987; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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