North Daviess Junior Senior High School is a high school located near Elnora, Indiana. Its athletic nickname is the "Cougars", and it participates in the Southwestern Indiana Conference. In the 2008-2009 ISTEP ranking, North Daviess placed 60th in the state.
Serving 464 students in grades 7-12, North Daviess 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 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Daviess Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
North Daviess Jr-sr High School's student population of 464 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of the North Daviess Community School Corporation is to provide a K-12 education that meets the needs of our students, serves as a foundation for life-long learning in a pluralistic society, and is conducive to 21st Century learning.
School Rankings
North Daviess 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 North Daviess 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
#856 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
93%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
North Daviess Com Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Daviess Jr-sr High School's ranking?
North Daviess Jr-sr High School is ranked #856 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are North Daviess Jr-sr High School often compared to?
North Daviess Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington High School, Barr Reeve Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Daviess Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of North Daviess Jr-sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend North Daviess Jr-sr High School?
464 students attend North Daviess Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of North Daviess Jr-sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Daviess Jr-sr High School?
North Daviess Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Daviess Jr-sr High School offer ?
North Daviess Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Daviess Jr-sr High School part of?
North Daviess Jr-sr High School is part of North Daviess Com Schools.
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