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Best Schools in 47281, IN
47281, IN has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,388 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in 47281 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 47281, IN
The top high schools in 47281, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brownstown Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
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Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 475 Students
2. Salem High School
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Salem Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
3. Medora Jr & Sr High School
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Medora Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 110 Students
Best Middle Schools in 47281, IN
The top middle schools in 47281, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brownstown Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 323 Students
2. Salem Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Salem Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 47281, IN
The top elementary schools in 47281, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Medora Stem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Medora Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 100 Students
2. Brownstown Elementary School
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Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students
3. Bradie Shrum Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Salem Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 819 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 47281, IN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
47281, IN has a total population of 1,432 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 47281, 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 47281, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 47281, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 47281, 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 47281, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 47281, IN
How many schools are in 47281, IN?
47281, IN has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,388 students in total.
How do schools in 47281 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 47281 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in 47281 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 47281?
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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