Lawrenceburg High School vs. South Dearborn High School
Should you attend Lawrenceburg High School or South Dearborn High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lawrenceburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
South Dearborn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 716 students in grades 9-12, Lawrenceburg 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 625 students in grades 9-12, South Dearborn 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
716 students
625 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#930 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1049 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
6-9%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
171
149
Grade 10 Students
176
168
Grade 11 Students
191
154
Grade 12 Students
177
154
Ungraded Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
87%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
2%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%