- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
South Knox Middle-High School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 181041001706 · Vincennes, IN Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 16.5:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: South Knox Elementary School (653 students)
South Knox Middle-High School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How South Knox Middle-High School compares
South Knox Middle-High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,102
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for South Knox School Corp reports $12,102 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Vincennes
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~562 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.