Enrollment
562
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vincennes, IN
South Knox Middle-High School
Federal NCES profile for South Knox Middle-High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181041001706
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Knox Middle-High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Vincennes · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Knox Middle-High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Knox Middle-High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Vincennes, IN.
School address
District: South Knox School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181041001706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Knox Middle-High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Knox Middle-High School
South Knox Middle-High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Vincennes, Indiana, enrolling 562 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 562 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 440 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #125.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Vincennes's public schools, it stands alongside Francis Vigo Elementary School (314 students): South Knox Middle-High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 14.3:1).
Its district, South Knox School Corp, also runs South Knox Elementary School (653 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Knox Middle-High School compares
South Knox Middle-High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 39% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Indiana - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, South Knox Middle-High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Knox School Corp, which includes South Knox Middle-High School.
$11,415
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.1%
State 57.7%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Knox Middle-High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Knox Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Knox Middle-High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Vincennes
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Knox Middle-High School
How many students attend South Knox Middle-High School?
South Knox Middle-High School has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vincennes, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Knox Middle-High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Knox Middle-High School is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Knox Middle-High School?
30.4% of students at South Knox Middle-High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Knox Middle-High School?
The largest demographic group at South Knox Middle-High School is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Vincennes, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Knox Middle-High School?
South Knox Middle-High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Knox Middle-High School rank among schools in Vincennes?
By Resource Investment Index, South Knox Middle-High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Vincennes, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vincennes on the city page.
Is South Knox Middle-High School a good school?
South Knox Middle-High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Knox School Corp?
Besides South Knox Middle-High School, South Knox School Corp also operates South Knox Elementary School (653 students). See the South Knox School Corp district page for the complete list.
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