Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Cannelton Elementary & 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cannelton Elementary & High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cannelton Elementary & High School's student population of 216 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cannelton Elementary & High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cannelton Elementary & High School is 0.19, 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
#1532 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
90%
62%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.4%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cannelton Elementary & High School's ranking?
Cannelton Elementary & High School is ranked #1532 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Cannelton Elementary & High School often compared to?
Cannelton Elementary & High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tell City Jr-sr High School, Perry Central Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cannelton Elementary & High School?
The graduation rate of Cannelton Elementary & High School is 80%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cannelton Elementary & High School?
216 students attend Cannelton Elementary & High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Cannelton Elementary & High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cannelton Elementary & High School?
Cannelton Elementary & High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cannelton Elementary & High School offer ?
Cannelton Elementary & High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cannelton Elementary & High School part of?
Cannelton Elementary & High School is part of Cannelton City Schools.
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