Tell City Jr.-Sr. High School is a public school in Tell City, Indiana.
Serving 616 students in grades 7-12, Tell City Jr-sr 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 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tell City Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tell City Jr-sr High School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1922
School Rankings
Tell City Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tell City Jr-sr High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#629 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
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 Tell City Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Tell City Jr-sr High School is ranked #629 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Tell City Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Tell City Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Perry Central Jr-sr High School, Cannelton Elementary & High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tell City Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Tell City Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Tell City Jr-sr High School?
616 students attend Tell City Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Tell City Jr-sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tell City Jr-sr High School?
Tell City Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tell City Jr-sr High School offer ?
Tell City Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tell City Jr-sr High School part of?
Tell City Jr-sr High School is part of Tell City-Troy TWP School Corp School District.
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