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Best Schools in Bluffton, IN
Bluffton, IN has 16 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,318 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Bluffton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bluffton, IN
The top high schools in Bluffton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Adams High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Adams Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
2. Norwell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Wells Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students
3. Adams Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Central Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
4. Bluffton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Bluffton-harrison • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 468 Students
5. Southern Wells Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Wells Com Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 380 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bluffton, IN
The top middle schools in Bluffton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adams Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Central Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 319 Students
2. Norwell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Wells Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
3. South Adams Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Adams Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
4. Bluffton-harrison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Bluffton-harrison • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 588 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bluffton, IN
The top elementary schools in Bluffton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adams Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Central Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 647 Students
2. Lancaster Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Wells Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students
3. South Adams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Adams Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 660 Students
4. Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Bluffton-harrison • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 747 Students
5. Southern Wells Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Wells Com Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 509 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bluffton, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bluffton, IN has a total population of 13,331 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bluffton, 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 Bluffton, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bluffton, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bluffton, 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 Bluffton, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bluffton, IN
How many schools are in Bluffton, IN?
Bluffton, IN has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,318 students in total.
How do schools in Bluffton perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Bluffton score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Bluffton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bluffton?
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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Every school in Bluffton
4 of 4 schools in Bluffton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Bluffton. 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 (1)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.