Greenfield-Central High School is a secondary school located in the city of Greenfield, Indiana. It is under the management of the Greenfield-Central Community School Corporation. It had 1,363 students in 2009–2010. The high school has television studio facilities and operates broadcast radio station WRGF.
Serving 1,430 students in grades 9-12, Greenfield-central High School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greenfield-central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Greenfield-central High School's student population of 1,430 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
Greenfield-central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenfield-central High School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#597 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenfield-central High School's ranking?
Greenfield-central High School is ranked #597 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Greenfield-central High School often compared to?
Greenfield-central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Vernon High School, New Palestine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greenfield-central High School?
The graduation rate of Greenfield-central High School is 88%, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Greenfield-central High School?
1,430 students attend Greenfield-central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Greenfield-central High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenfield-central High School?
Greenfield-central High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Greenfield-central High School offer ?
Greenfield-central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenfield-central High School part of?
Greenfield-central High School is part of Greenfield-Central Com Schools School District.
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