Enrollment
354
High
DISTRICT 276 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 181050001726
South Putnam High School
1780 E US Hwy 40, Greencastle, IN 46135 · (765) 653-3148 · Putnam County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL354 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.2:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
173 students
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 82 | 23% |
| Grade 10 | 87 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 89 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 96 | 27% |
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within South Putnam Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like South Putnam High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Putnam High School this school | 354 | 48.9% | N/A |
| Jac-Cen-Del MS/HS Osgood | 360 | 49.2% | 41.9% |
| Winamac Community High School Winamac | 345 | 48.7% | N/A |
| Wapahani High School Selma | 349 | 50.4% | N/A |
| West Washington Jr-Sr High School Campbellsburg | 416 | 49.3% | 42.0% |
| New Washington Middle/High School New Washington | 331 | 48.0% | 35.0% |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where South Putnam High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 354 | #294 of 392 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.8:1 | #187 of 359 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.9% | #314 of 360 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 48.9% | #145 of 373 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.0% | #100 of 201 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
354
-6 (-2%) vs 2020
-40% since 1990-91, when it was 592
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
was 18.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 354 | 24 | 14.8:1 | 49% (173) |
| 2023-24 | 363 | 21.3 | 17.0:1 | 47% (169) |
| 2022-23 | 374 | 21.5 | 17.4:1 | 45% (169) |
| 2020-21 | 360 | 20 | 18.0:1 | 39% (140) |
| 2017-18 | 389 | 24.7 | 15.8:1 | 37% (144) |
| 2015-16 | 350 | 17 | 20.6:1 | 39% (138) |
| 2010-11 | 615 | 36 | 17.1:1 | 36% (224) |
| 2000-01 | 625 | 33 | 18.9:1 | 8% (53) |
| 1990-91 | 592 | 34 | 17.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Putnam High School.
About South Putnam High School
South Putnam High School sits in Greencastle, Indiana, and is classified as a high school. It had 354 students in 2024-25, spanning grades 9 through 12. That compares with an average of about 816 students for high schools in Indiana.
South Putnam Community Schools has 1,105 students in 4 schools, and South Putnam High School is one of those schools.
At South Putnam High School, 94% of students are White. The remaining students are 2% Hispanic. Census estimates put Putnam County at about 91% White, close to the school's figure. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 12%.
The school lists 24 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. Statewide, high schools in Indiana average 16.6:1. Free or reduced-price lunch covers 49% of the student body. The average for public schools in Putnam County is similar, at 47%.
American Community Survey estimates for Putnam County show that median household income comes to about $78,378, roughly 20% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. The county's public schools total 19, with about 7,322 students.
A public school less than a tenth of a mile away, South Putnam Middle School, is the closest to South Putnam High School. In all, 6 other public schools sit within five miles of South Putnam High School.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Distant: in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Federal data show 360 students in 2020-21 and 354 in 2024-25, a difference of under 3%. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio dropped from 18.0:1 to 14.8:1.
The South Putnam High School discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Putnam County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
37,280
Census ACS
Median income
$78,378
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
7,322 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in South Putnam Community Schools
- Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 335 students
- South Putnam Middle SchoolMiddle · 268 students
- Fillmore Elementary SchoolElementary · 148 students
Other schools in Greencastle
- Greencastle High SchoolHigh · 497 students
- Tzouanakis Intermediate SchoolElementary · 419 students
- Greencastle Middle SchoolMiddle · 383 students
- Deer Meadow Primary SchoolElementary · 359 students
- Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 335 students
- South Putnam Middle SchoolMiddle · 268 students
Nearby schools
- South Putnam Middle School0.0 mi · 268
- Central Elementary School0.2 mi · 335
- Greencastle Middle School4.2 mi · 383
- Martha J Ridpath Elementary School4.4 mi · 160
- Greencastle High School4.4 mi · 497
- Deer Meadow Primary School4.8 mi · 359
Frequently asked questions
About South Putnam High SchoolHow large is South Putnam High School?
South Putnam High School enrolls approximately 354 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does South Putnam High School serve?
South Putnam High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does South Putnam High School have?
South Putnam High School employs 24 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.
How diverse is South Putnam High School?
South Putnam High School reports a student body of 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees South Putnam High School?
South Putnam High School is overseen by South Putnam Community Schools in Putnam County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.