Best Schools in 47147, IN
47147, IN has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,403 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 47147 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 47147, IN
The top high schools in 47147, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Washington Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greater Clark County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 313 Students
2. Scottsburg Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County School District 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 726 Students
3. Southwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern-jefferson Co Con • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 361 Students
Best Middle Schools in 47147, IN
The top middle schools in 47147, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scottsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County School District 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
2. Southwestern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern-jefferson Co Con • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 275 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 47147, IN
The top elementary schools in 47147, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott County School District 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students
2. Southwestern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern-jefferson Co Con • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 641 Students
3. New Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greater Clark County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 319 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 47147, IN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
47147, IN has a total population of 1,112 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 47147, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 47147, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 47147, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 47147, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 47147, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 47147, IN
How many schools are in 47147, IN?
47147, IN has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,403 students in total.
How do schools in 47147 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 47147 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 47147 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 47147?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 52%
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