Very Good
#479 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 26% in state
South Spencer High School
High School · South Spencer County Sch Corp · Rockport, IN
A South Spencer County Sch Corp high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1142 N Orchard Rd, Rockport, IN 47635
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Spencer High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
41.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Spencer 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 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,490
Median home value
$159,700
Median rent
$666/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47635; 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 Spencer County Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Spencer High School is listed in South Spencer County Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Spencer High School
South Spencer High School is a public high school in Rockport, IN, part of South Spencer County Sch Corp, serving approximately 352 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #479 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Spencer High School
What grades does South Spencer High School serve?
South Spencer High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Spencer High School?
South Spencer High School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Spencer High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Spencer 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 South Spencer High School rank in IN?
South Spencer High School ranks #479 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is South Spencer High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Spencer High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Spencer High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Spencer High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is South Spencer High School a charter school?
No, South Spencer High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Spencer High School a Title I school?
No, South Spencer High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Spencer High School?
41.2% of students at South Spencer 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
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Spencer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (812) 649-9157
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 47635)
- 5,578
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 47635; 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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