The top reported proficiency rate is 61% in Math. The lowest is 56% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Northeast Dubois Jr/sr High School
Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School serves students in grades seven through twelve in the unincorporated community of Dubois, a small rural census-designated place in Dubois County. The school is part of the Northeast Dubois County School Corporation. The community itself is car-dependent, with limited commercial infrastructure, and the county seat of Jasper lies roughly ten miles to the southwest. Dubois is experiencing a modest population decline, and publicly reported sources describe the broader county as home to multi-national corporations, though no specific major employers within the CDP itself were documented. The Patoka River forms the northwestern edge of the community, and Patoka Lake is accessible to the southeast.
The student body is small for a combined junior-senior high school, and the demographic composition is overwhelmingly white. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on special education and English learner populations was not available, so a parent who needs that information should check directly with the school.
On state assessments administered in grades seven and eight, the school’s results sit in a mixed position relative to the broader state picture. In math, a majority of students met the state’s proficiency standard. In English language arts, the proficiency rate was lower, with just over half of students reaching that bar. The participation rate on these tests was very high, which means the results reflect nearly the entire tested group. When placed alongside other districts in Dubois County, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades falls in the top quartile. That is a positive sign for a family comparing local options. Because the school does not serve tested elementary grades, and the state testing program shifts at the high school level, a fuller picture of academic performance in the upper grades would depend on other measures, such as course passage and college readiness indicators, which were not included in the available data.
The graduation rate was not present in the data provided, so it is not possible to assess that measure here. This is a gap a parent may want to explore with the school directly. No information was available on chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, or staffing ratios, which are other dimensions that can matter for understanding the school environment.
Program offerings were not detailed in the data. Given that the school serves grades seven through twelve, families typically look for the breadth of advanced coursework, career and technical education pathways, and dual-credit opportunities at the high school level. Without that information, a parent would need to contact the school or visit its website to understand what is available. The district brief showed no recent major changes that were publicly documented, so the school’s basic structure appears stable.
The housing context for families moving into the area is relevant. Home values in the school’s ZIP code are below the national median and slightly below the state median, with a year-over-year increase that outpaces both state and national trends. The estimated monthly mortgage payment after a typical down payment is moderate relative to national household income figures. Rents were not available for this specific area, so the rental market picture is incomplete.
For a family considering this school, the core takeaway is a small, racially homogeneous rural school where a majority of middle-grade students meet state math standards, while English language arts proficiency is weaker and warrants a closer look. The school’s performance relative to other schools in Dubois County is strong, placing it in the top tier of the county for overall proficiency. The absence of graduation rate data and program details are meaningful gaps. This is a school that likely works well for a family already rooted in or moving to this rural part of southern Indiana who values a small setting and wants to confirm the specific academic offerings and high school outcomes directly with the school.
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