Best Schools in Colfax, IN
Colfax, IN has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,639 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Colfax greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Colfax, IN
The top high schools in Colfax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Boone Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 818 Students
2. Clinton Prairie Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton Prairie School Corporation • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 530 Students
3. North Montgomery High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Montgomery Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 516 Students
Best Middle Schools in Colfax, IN
The top middle schools in Colfax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Montgomery Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Montgomery Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 419 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Colfax, IN
The top elementary schools in Colfax, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sugar Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Montgomery Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
2. Thorntown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 424 Students
3. Clinton Prairie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton Prairie School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 663 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Colfax, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Colfax, IN has a total population of 1,302 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Colfax, 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 Colfax, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Colfax, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Colfax, 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 Colfax, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Colfax, IN
How many schools are in Colfax, IN?
Colfax, IN has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,639 students in total.
How do schools in Colfax perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Colfax score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Colfax greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Colfax?
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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