Best Schools in Dearborn County, IN
Dearborn County, IN has 17 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 8,250 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Dearborn County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dearborn County, IN
The top high schools in Dearborn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunman-dearborn Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1290 Students
2. South Dearborn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 672 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 Dearborn County, IN
The top middle schools in Dearborn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunman-dearborn Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 872 Students
2. South Dearborn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 328 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 Dearborn County, IN
The top elementary schools in Dearborn County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Dearborn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunman-dearborn Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 770 Students
2. Dillsboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 262 Students
3. Bright Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunman-dearborn Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 554 Students
4. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrenceburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 426 Students
5. Sunman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sunman-dearborn Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students
6. Manchester Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 171 Students
7. Aurora Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Dearborn Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 533 Students
8. Lawrenceburg Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrenceburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 481 Students
9. St Lawrence Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Lawrence Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 173 Students
10. St Mary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 96 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dearborn County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dearborn County, IN has a total population of 50,679 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dearborn 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 Dearborn County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dearborn County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dearborn 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 Dearborn County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dearborn County, IN
How many schools are in Dearborn County, IN?
Dearborn County, IN has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 8,250 students in total.
How do schools in Dearborn County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Dearborn County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Dearborn County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dearborn 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: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dearborn County
5 places in Dearborn County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Lawrenceburg (5)
- Aurora (4)
- St Leon (2)
- Dillsboro (1)
- West Harrison (1)
School districts (3)
- South Dearborn Community Sch Corp (5 schools)
- Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp (5 schools)
- Lawrenceburg Community School Corp (4 schools)