Best High Schools in Auburn, IN

High schools
4
Students
3,600
Avg actual
42%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Leo Junior/senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

East Allen County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1368 Students

2. Dekalb High School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1075 Students

3. Eastside Junior-senior High School

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 585 Students

4. Garrett High School

D+

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Garrett-keyser-butler Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students

Best Middle Schools in Auburn, IN

Middle schools
3
Students
1,807
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Leo Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Allen County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 631 Students

2. Dekalb Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 800 Students

3. Garrett Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Garrett-keyser-butler Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Auburn, IN

Elementary schools
8
Students
3,932
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cedarville Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Allen County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 789 Students

2. Riverdale Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 293 Students

3. Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 644 Students

4. James R Watson Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 588 Students

5. Country Meadow Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students

6. Waterloo Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 220 Students

7. J E Ober Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Garrett-keyser-butler Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 727 Students

8. Butler Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 357 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Auburn, IN

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

Community Factors

Auburn, IN has a total population of 17,145 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Auburn, IN

9,339

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Auburn, IN.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

14.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.54 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Auburn, IN.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,081 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Auburn, IN

How many schools are in Auburn, IN?

Auburn, IN has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 9,339 students in total.

How do schools in Auburn perform on state tests?

On average, 15 schools in Auburn score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Auburn don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Auburn?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Auburn, IN

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Auburn Junction, IN

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Moore, IN

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Garrett, IN

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Waterloo, IN

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
St. Johns, IN

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Altona, IN

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Corunna, IN

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Fairfield Center, IN

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Leo, IN

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Spencerville, IN

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Auburn

Average SchoolGrade
B
Meeting or exceeding expectations
50%
Exceeding
50%
Avg actual scores
48%
Avg projected
45.5%

2 of 2 schools in Auburn carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 2

All 2 public schools we grade in Auburn. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Elementary and primary schools (2)

Neighborhoods and places within Auburn (1)