Southmont Jr High School

Set in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Southmont Jr High School is a close-knit intermediate school, overseen by South Montgomery Com Sch Corp. It teaches 392 students across grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 594 students per school, that is 34% leaner than typical.

Southmont Jr High School is one of 5 schools operated by South Montgomery Com Sch Corp, a district that serves 1,684 students overall.

On demographics, Southmont Jr High School reports that nearly all students (94%) are White. The remainder is composed of 3% Hispanic, 2% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

In terms of school funding signals, Southmont Jr High School lists 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.7:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 15.6:1 average. Roughly 39% of students at Southmont Jr High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

After controlling for student poverty, Southmont Jr High School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 48.1%; this one delivers 54.8%.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Montgomery County put the typical household earns roughly $71,479 per year, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Southmont Jr High School is one of 17 public schools in Montgomery County (combined enrollment of about 6,261 students).

Nearest neighbor: Southmont Sr High School, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Among the 5 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Southmont Jr High School ranks 2nd on composite proficiency, higher than the local average of 47.2%.

The campus sits in a low-density setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count climbed 55%: 253 students in 2018 compared to 392 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 8.8:1 in 2018 to 13.7:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.