Best High Schools in 47272, IN

High schools
2
Students
776
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
41%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 47272, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Decatur Jr-sr High School

A-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Decatur County Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 478 Students

2. Waldron Jr-sr High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Shelby Eastern Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 298 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 47272, IN

Elementary schools
2
Students
809
Avg actual
54%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 47272, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Decatur Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Decatur County Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 521 Students

2. Waldron Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Shelby Eastern Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 288 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 47272, IN

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

47272, IN has a total population of 1,796 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 47272, IN

1,585

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 47272, IN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

6.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

4.55 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 47272, IN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 47272, IN.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

478 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 47272, IN Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 47272, IN

How many schools are in 47272, IN?

47272, IN has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,585 students in total.

How do schools in 47272 perform on state tests?

On average, 4 schools in 47272 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 47272 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 47272?

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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