(Whitewater Valley)--Newly-released statistics show most area schools high school graduates are more prepared for college than the Indiana state average.  Statewide, 77% of students enter college without needing remedial help in one or more subjects.  All Wayne County schools except Richmond exceed that number.  At Richmond, 28% of graduates need more help with academics before entering college.  Randolph Central was the top school in our area, with 85% of graduates ready for college.  Here is the percentage of students who graduate high school needed no remediation before entering college.  Richmond - 72%.  Centerville - 83%.  Northeastern - 78%.  Hagerstown - 78%.  Lincoln - 78%.  Union County - 78%.  Fayette County - 78%.  Franklin County - 73%.  Randolph Eastern - 74%.  Randolph Central - 85%.  Randolph Southern - 81%.  Union (Modoc) - 79%.  Monroe Central - 84%.