Enrollment
358
High
DISTRICT 367 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTH RIPLEY COM SCH CORP·NCES 181053001729
South Ripley High School
1589 S Benham Rd, Versailles, IN 47042 · (812) 689-5303 · Ripley County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL358 STUDENTS
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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
16.6:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
167 students
DISTRICT 52% · 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 | 91 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 92 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 94 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 79 | 22% |
| Ungraded | 2 | 1% |
Student demographics
9%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 9% · 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 Ripley Com Sch Corp. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like South Ripley High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ripley High School this school | 358 | 46.6% | N/A |
| Parke Heritage High School Rockville | 335 | 46.0% | N/A |
| Union County High School Liberty | 337 | 46.3% | N/A |
| Orleans Jr-Sr High School Orleans | 388 | 46.4% | 20.9% |
| Milan High School Milan | 315 | 46.0% | N/A |
| Cowan High School Muncie | 318 | 47.2% | 33.6% |
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 Ripley High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 358 | #293 of 392 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.6:1 | #252 of 359 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 8.7% | #348 of 360 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 46.6% | #165 of 373 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -7.7% | #114 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
358
-9 (-2%) vs 2020
-43% since 1990-91, when it was 624
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
was 14.7:1
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 | 358 | 21.5 | 16.6:1 | 47% (167) |
| 2023-24 | 345 | 25 | 13.8:1 | 54% (187) |
| 2022-23 | 350 | 27.3 | 12.8:1 | 57% (198) |
| 2020-21 | 367 | 25 | 14.7:1 | 50% (185) |
| 2017-18 | 388 | 27 | 14.4:1 | 48% (185) |
| 2015-16 | 355 | 26 | 13.7:1 | 48% (172) |
| 2010-11 | 375 | 21 | 17.9:1 | 42% (157) |
| 2000-01 | 707 | 36 | 19.6:1 | 20% (141) |
| 1990-91 | 624 | 32 | 19.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for South Ripley High School.
About South Ripley High School
In Versailles, Indiana, part of Ripley County, South Ripley High School is a high school. It enrolled 358 students in grades 9 through 12 for the 2024-25 school year. Enrollment is 56% lower than the average for high schools in Indiana, which is about 816.
South Ripley Com Sch Corp, which runs South Ripley High School, has 3 schools and 1,100 students.
Federal enrollment data show South Ripley High School is 96% White. Enrollment also includes 3% Hispanic. County-wide, about 95% of residents are White. The school's diversity index is 9%, meaning two students picked at random have a 9% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Teachers at the school number 21.5 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 16.6:1. For comparison, high schools in Indiana average 16.6:1. Roughly 47% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Ripley County average 46%.
Within Ripley County, the median household income is $70,573, about 21% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 8%. In all, Ripley County has 13 public schools and roughly 4,300 students.
The nearest other public school, South Ripley Junior High School, is less than a tenth of a mile away. There are 2 more public schools inside five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
In 2020-21, South Ripley High School enrolled 367; in 2024-25, 358. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 14.7:1; by 2024-25 it was 16.6:1.
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Ripley County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
29,095
Census ACS
Median income
$70,573
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
4,300 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in South Ripley Com Sch Corp
- South Ripley Elementary SchoolElementary · 581 students
- South Ripley Junior High SchoolMiddle · 161 students
Other schools in Versailles
- South Ripley Elementary SchoolElementary · 581 students
- South Ripley Junior High SchoolMiddle · 161 students
- Southeastern Career CenterHigh
Nearby schools
- South Ripley Junior High School0.0 mi · 161
- South Ripley Elementary School0.2 mi · 581
- Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School6.6 mi · 421
- Jac-Cen-Del MS/HS6.7 mi · 360
- Milan Elementary School8.3 mi · 462
- Milan Middle School8.4 mi · 159
Frequently asked questions
About South Ripley High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at South Ripley High School?
South Ripley High School enrolls approximately 358 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does South Ripley High School serve?
South Ripley High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at South Ripley High School?
Approximately 16.6:1 students per teacher at South Ripley High School.
How diverse is South Ripley High School?
South Ripley High School reports a student body of 96% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is South Ripley High School in?
South Ripley High School is part of South Ripley Com Sch Corp.
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