Very Good
#544 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 30% in state
South Ripley High School
High School · South Ripley Com Sch Corp · Versailles, IN
A South Ripley Com Sch Corp high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1589 S Benham Rd, Versailles, IN 47042
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Ripley High School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Ripley 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,401
Median home value
$178,200
Median rent
$717/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
South Ripley Com Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Ripley High School is listed in South Ripley Com Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Ripley High School
South Ripley High School is a public high school in Versailles, IN, part of South Ripley Com Sch Corp, serving approximately 345 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #544 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
What's said publicly about South Ripley High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Ripley High School
What grades does South Ripley High School serve?
South Ripley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Ripley High School?
South Ripley High School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Ripley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Ripley High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Ripley High School rank in IN?
South Ripley High School ranks #544 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is South Ripley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Ripley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 South Ripley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Ripley High School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is South Ripley High School a charter school?
No, South Ripley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Ripley High School a Title I school?
No, South Ripley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Ripley High School?
54.2% of students at South Ripley 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ripley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (812) 689-5303
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 47042)
- 3,867
- Area average commute
- 22.2 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 47042; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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