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Best Schools in Aurora, IN
Aurora, IN has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,077 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Aurora meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Aurora, IN
The top high schools in Aurora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Dearborn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 672 Students
2. Rising Sun High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rising Sun-ohio Co Com • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 226 Students
3. Lawrenceburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrenceburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 740 Students
Best Middle Schools in Aurora, IN
The top middle schools in Aurora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Dearborn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 328 Students
2. Ohio County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rising Sun-ohio Co Com • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 190 Students
3. Greendale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrenceburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 473 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Aurora, IN
The top elementary schools in Aurora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dillsboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 262 Students
2. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrenceburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 426 Students
3. Manchester Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 171 Students
4. Ohio County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rising Sun-ohio Co Com • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
5. Aurora Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 533 Students
6. Lawrenceburg Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrenceburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 481 Students
7. St Mary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 96 Students
8. St John Evangelical Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John Evangelical Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 70 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Aurora, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Aurora, IN has a total population of 8,707 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Aurora, 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 Aurora, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Aurora, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Aurora, 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 Aurora, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Aurora, IN
How many schools are in Aurora, IN?
Aurora, IN has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,077 students in total.
How do schools in Aurora perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Aurora score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Aurora meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Aurora?
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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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Aurora
4 of 4 schools in Aurora carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Aurora. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (2)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.