Serving 363 students in grades 9-12, South Putnam High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 363 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
South Putnam High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Putnam High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Putnam High School?
The graduation rate of South Putnam High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend South Putnam High School?
363 students attend South Putnam High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Putnam High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Putnam High School?
South Putnam High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Putnam High School offer ?
South Putnam High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Putnam High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 363 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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