Best Schools in Bartholomew County, IN
Bartholomew County, IN has 30 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 21 elementary) serving 15,061 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Bartholomew County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bartholomew County, IN
The top high schools in Bartholomew County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbus North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2224 Students
2. Hauser Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flat Rock-hawcreek School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 444 Students
3. Columbus East High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1535 Students
4. Edinburgh Community High School
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Projected Test Scores
Edinburgh Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bartholomew County, IN
The top middle schools in Bartholomew County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 904 Students
2. Central Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 859 Students
3. Edinburgh Comm Middle School
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Edinburgh Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 173 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bartholomew County, IN
The top elementary schools in Bartholomew County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Csa Lincoln Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 357 Students
2. Southside Elementary School
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Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 905 Students
3. Rockcreek Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 353 Students
4. St Bartholomew School
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Projected Test Scores
St Bartholomew School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 359 Students
5. St Peter's Lutheran School
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Projected Test Scores
St Peter's Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 402 Students
6. Parkside Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 727 Students
7. White Creek Lutheran School
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White Creek Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 96 Students
8. Sprunica Elementary School
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Brown County School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students
9. W D Richards Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Bartholomew Con School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 584 Students
10. Hope Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Flat Rock-hawcreek School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 528 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bartholomew County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bartholomew County, IN has a total population of 82,208 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bartholomew County, 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 Bartholomew County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bartholomew County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bartholomew County, 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 Bartholomew County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bartholomew County, IN
How many schools are in Bartholomew County, IN?
Bartholomew County, IN has 30 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 15,061 students in total.
How do schools in Bartholomew County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Bartholomew County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Bartholomew County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bartholomew County?
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: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Bartholomew County
3 places in Bartholomew County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Columbus (15)
- Hope (2)
- Taylorsville (1)
School districts (1)
- Bartholomew Con School Corp (16 schools)