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#830 of 1,823 schools in IN

Top 46% in state

Tri-county Jr/sr High School

High School · Tri-county School Corporation · Wolcott, IN

A Tri-county School Corporation high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

11298 W 100 S, Wolcott, IN 47995

  • Math 24% vs IN 38% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.7% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-12.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-14.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation10.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
District spending per student$15,322
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at Tri-county Jr/sr High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
38%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
32%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Tri-county Jr/sr 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,981

Median home value

$136,900

Median rent

$870/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

84.7%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47995; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Tri-county School Corporation

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$15,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tri-county Jr/sr High School is listed in Tri-County School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tri-county Jr/sr High School

Tri-county Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Wolcott, IN, part of Tri-county School Corporation, serving approximately 333 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #830 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tri-county Jr/sr High School

What grades does Tri-county Jr/sr High School serve?

Tri-county Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Tri-county Jr/sr High School?

Tri-county Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-county Jr/sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tri-county Jr/sr High School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tri-county Jr/sr High School rank in IN?

Tri-county Jr/sr High School ranks #830 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Tri-county Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tri-county Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Tri-county Jr/sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri-county Jr/sr High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Tri-county Jr/sr High School a charter school?

No, Tri-county Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tri-county Jr/sr High School a Title I school?

No, Tri-county Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tri-county Jr/sr High School?

39.3% of students at Tri-county Jr/sr 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
333
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
White County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 47995)
1,809
Area average commute
18.1 min
Area median age
33.6
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 47995; 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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