Best Schools in 47840, IN
47840, IN has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,659 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in 47840 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 47840, IN
The top high schools in 47840, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Putnam High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
2. Clay City Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 365 Students
3. Northview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 943 Students
Best Middle Schools in 47840, IN
The top middle schools in 47840, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Clay Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 744 Students
2. South Putnam Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 47840, IN
The top elementary schools in 47840, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson Township Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 253 Students
2. Clay City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 377 Students
3. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 47840, IN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
47840, IN has a total population of 1,454 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 47840, 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 47840, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 47840, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 47840, 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 47840, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 47840, IN
How many schools are in 47840, IN?
47840, IN has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,659 students in total.
How do schools in 47840 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 47840 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in 47840 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 47840?
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: 39%
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