Best Schools in Hamilton County, IN
Hamilton County, IN has 96 public schools (12 high, 16 middle, 59 elementary) serving 67,804 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Hamilton County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hamilton County, IN
The top high schools in Hamilton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carmel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 5192 Students
2. Fishers High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Southeastern Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3674 Students
3. Westfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westfield-washington Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2665 Students
4. Hamilton Southeastern Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Southeastern Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3450 Students
5. Noblesville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Noblesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3227 Students
6. Hamilton Heights High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Heights School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 711 Students
7. Sheridan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
8. Options Westfield
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Options Charter Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 228 Students
9. Options Indiana
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Options Charter Schools • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 534 Students
10. Indiana Agriculture And Technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indiana Agriculture And Technology • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 312 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hamilton County, IN
The top middle schools in Hamilton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creekside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1349 Students
2. Hamilton Se Int And Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Southeastern Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1269 Students
3. Clay Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1423 Students
4. Westfield Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westfield-washington Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1420 Students
5. Fall Creek Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Southeastern Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 865 Students
6. Riverside Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Southeastern Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 895 Students
7. Carmel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1064 Students
8. Riverside Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Southeastern Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 866 Students
9. Fall Creek Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Southeastern Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1002 Students
10. Noblesville West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Noblesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1402 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hamilton County, IN
The top elementary schools in Hamilton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Clay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 599 Students
2. College Wood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 644 Students
3. Oak Trace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westfield-washington Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 586 Students
4. Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 624 Students
5. Prairie Trace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
6. St Louis De Montfort Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Louis De Montfort Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 546 Students
7. Smoky Row Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 675 Students
8. Clay Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 690 Students
9. Towne Meadow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carmel Clay Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
10. Thorpe Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Southeastern Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 628 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hamilton County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hamilton County, IN has a total population of 347,467 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hamilton County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hamilton 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 Hamilton County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hamilton County, IN
How many schools are in Hamilton County, IN?
Hamilton County, IN has 96 public schools: 12 high schools, 16 middle schools and 59 elementary schools, serving 67,804 students in total.
How do schools in Hamilton County perform on state tests?
On average, 96 schools in Hamilton County score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Hamilton County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hamilton 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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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Hamilton County
6 places in Hamilton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (7)
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools (21 schools)
- Carmel Clay Schools (15 schools)
- Noblesville Schools (10 schools)
- Westfield-Washington Schools (9 schools)
- Hamilton Heights School Corp (3 schools)
- Options Charter Schools (3 schools)
- Sheridan Community Schools (3 schools)