South Putnam High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Greencastle, Indiana 46135 · South Putnam Community Schools
#259 of 387 high schools in Indiana
#9534 of 16,910 nationally
About South Putnam High School
South Putnam High School is a public high school located in Greencastle, in the South Putnam Community Schools school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 354 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 259th of 387 ranked high schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (62th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 354.
There are 8 schools in Greencastle; South Putnam High School ranks 6th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Putnam High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Putnam High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South Putnam Middle School
Greencastle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
268 students · 0 m away
Central Elementary School
Greencastle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
335 students · 258 m away
Greencastle Middle School
Greencastle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
383 students · 6.7 km away
Martha J Ridpath Elementary School
Greencastle · Public elementary · Grades K–2
160 students · 7.0 km away
Greencastle High School
Greencastle · Public high · Grades 9–12
497 students · 7.1 km away
Deer Meadow Primary School
Greencastle · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
359 students · 7.7 km away
Cloverdale Elementary School
Cloverdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
445 students · 8.1 km away
Cloverdale High School
Cloverdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
301 students · 8.2 km away
Cloverdale Middle School
Cloverdale · Public middle · Grades 5–8
297 students · 8.2 km away
Tzouanakis Intermediate School
Greencastle · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
419 students · 8.4 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Eastern Greene High School
Bloomfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
358 students
Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School
Dubois · Public high · Grades 7–12
358 students
South Ripley High School
Versailles · Public high · Grades 9–12
358 students
South Spencer High School
Rockport · Public high · Grades 9–12
350 students
Southwestern High School
Hanover · Public high · Grades 9–12
350 students
Wapahani High School
Selma · Public high · Grades 9–12
349 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Putnam High School a good school?
South Putnam High School has a Success Index (US) of 45.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #259 of 387 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Putnam High School rank in Indiana?
South Putnam High School ranks #259 of 387 high schools in Indiana and #9534 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Putnam High School?
South Putnam High School had 354 students in 2025.
Is South Putnam High School a elementary school or a high school?
South Putnam High School is classified as a high school covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Putnam High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Putnam High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.