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Best Schools in Garrett, IN
Garrett, IN has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,961 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Garrett underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Garrett, IN
The top high schools in Garrett, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dekalb High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1075 Students
2. Garrett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrett-keyser-butler Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students
Best Middle Schools in Garrett, IN
The top middle schools in Garrett, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dekalb Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 800 Students
2. Garrett Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrett-keyser-butler Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Garrett, IN
The top elementary schools in Garrett, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Country Meadow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students
2. J E Ober Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garrett-keyser-butler Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 727 Students
3. St Joseph School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 97 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Garrett, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Garrett, IN has a total population of 7,981 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Garrett, 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 Garrett, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Garrett, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Garrett, 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 Garrett, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Garrett, IN
How many schools are in Garrett, IN?
Garrett, IN has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,961 students in total.
How do schools in Garrett perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Garrett score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Garrett underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Garrett?
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 Garrett
3 of 3 schools in Garrett carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Garrett. 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)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.