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North Decatur Jr-Sr High School

3172 N SR 3, Greensburg, IN 47240 · (812) 663-4204 · Decatur County
GRADES 07–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL441 STUDENTS
Enrollment
441
High
DISTRICT 401 · STATE 816
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.7:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
164 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 50%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
69
Grade 8
67
Grade 9
73
Grade 10
75
Grade 11
90
Grade 12
67
Student demographics
White
41795%
DISTRICT 95% · STATE 62%
Hispanic
112%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 15%
Black
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 14%
Asian
41%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 3%
Two+
72%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
24054%
Female
20146%

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Test scores

ILEARN 2024-25 . % At or Above Proficiency
English Language Arts
50.8%
IN avg 39.2%
Math
45.0%
IN avg 41.1%
Source: ILEARN. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
47.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
49.2%
based on IN schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.4pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
441
-85 (-16%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
was 10.1:1
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About North Decatur Jr-Sr High School

Located at 3172 N SR 3, in Greensburg, Indiana, North Decatur Jr-Sr High School is an intimate secondary school that works with 441 students (grades 7 through 12), operated by Decatur County Community Schools. That puts it 46% smaller than the typical public school in Indiana, which averages around 816 students.

Across the 4 schools in Decatur County Community Schools (1,764 students total), North Decatur Jr-Sr High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, North Decatur Jr-Sr High School shows that the student body is overwhelmingly White (95%). Beyond that, the school lists 2% Hispanic. That composition is broadly in line with Decatur County as a whole.

On the income-and-resources front, The school reports having 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.6:1, putting North Decatur Jr-Sr High School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 37% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Decatur County (around 50%), the school's rate is south of typical.

With demographic context factored in, North Decatur Jr-Sr High School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 49.2% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 47.9%.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Decatur County put median household income runs about $69,783, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. In all, Decatur County runs 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,789 students), of which North Decatur Jr-Sr High School is one.

North Decatur Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts North Decatur Jr-Sr High School at 2nd of 8; the average score across the group is 41.8%.

North Decatur Jr-Sr High School operates from a small-town location.

Five-year trend. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at North Decatur Jr-Sr High School has edged down 16%, going from 526 students in 2018 to 441 in 2025. Class-load math has rose: from 10.1:1 in 2018 to 12.3:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Decatur County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
26,422
Census ACS
Median income
$69,783
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
3,789 students

Quick facts

School name
North Decatur Jr-Sr High School
District
Decatur County Community Schools
Address
3172 N SR 3, Greensburg, IN 47240
Phone
(812) 663-4204
County
Decatur County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
441
Teachers (FTE)
36
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
164 (37%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
180261000309
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Decatur County Community Schools
Other schools in Greensburg
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About North Decatur Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend North Decatur Jr-Sr High School?
North Decatur Jr-Sr High School enrolls approximately 441 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does North Decatur Jr-Sr High School serve?
North Decatur Jr-Sr High School serves grades 07-12.
How many students per teacher at North Decatur Jr-Sr High School?
Approximately 12.3:1 students per teacher at North Decatur Jr-Sr High School.
How diverse is North Decatur Jr-Sr High School?
North Decatur Jr-Sr High School reports a student body of 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees North Decatur Jr-Sr High School?
North Decatur Jr-Sr High School is overseen by Decatur County Community Schools in Decatur County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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