- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clinton, IN
South Vermillion High School
Federal NCES profile for South Vermillion High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181059001739
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Vermillion High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Vermillion High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Vermillion High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Clinton, IN.
School address
District: South Vermillion Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181059001739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
South Vermillion High School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 181059001739 · Clinton, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 9.7:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: South Vermillion Middle School (494 students)
South Vermillion High School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Vermillion High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Vermilli
South Vermillion Middle School
494 students
- This school
South Vermillion High School
446 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
366 students
- Van Duyn Eleme
Van Duyn Elementary School
242 students
- Ernie Pyle Ele
Ernie Pyle Elementary School
224 students
What this shows South Vermillion High School reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Vermillion High School compares
South Vermillion 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 39% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 4% in Indiana - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,809
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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, South Vermillion High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Vermillion Com Sch Corp reports $12,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Vermillion High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Vermillion Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Duyn Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ernie Pyle Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Vermillion High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high 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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Vermillion High School
How many students attend South Vermillion High School?
South Vermillion High School has 446 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clinton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Vermillion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Vermillion High School is 9.7:1, which is 39% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Vermillion High School?
48.1% of students at South Vermillion High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Vermillion High School?
The largest demographic group at South Vermillion High School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Clinton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Vermillion High School?
South Vermillion High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Vermillion High School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, South Vermillion High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Clinton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in South Vermillion Com Sch Corp?
Besides South Vermillion High School, South Vermillion Com Sch Corp also operates South Vermillion Middle School (494 students), Central Elementary School (366 students), and Van Duyn Elementary School (242 students). See the South Vermillion Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.