Best Schools in Hancock County, IN
Hancock County, IN has 26 public schools (4 high, 7 middle, 14 elementary) serving 14,552 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Hancock County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hancock County, IN
The top high schools in Hancock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Vernon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Vernon Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1431 Students
2. New Palestine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students
3. Eastern Hancock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students
4. Greenfield-central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield-central Com Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1462 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hancock County, IN
The top middle schools in Hancock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Palestine Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 618 Students
2. New Palestine Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 579 Students
3. Greenfield Central Junior High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield-central Com Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 675 Students
4. Maxwell Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield-central Com Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 465 Students
5. Greenfield Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield-central Com Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 463 Students
6. Mt Vernon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Vernon Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1070 Students
7. Eastern Hancock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 268 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hancock County, IN
The top elementary schools in Hancock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield-central Com Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 160 Students
2. New Palestine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 577 Students
3. Brandywine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 329 Students
4. Eastern Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students
5. Jb Stephens Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield-central Com Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 561 Students
6. Weston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield-central Com Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 327 Students
7. Sugar Creek Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 565 Students
8. Mccordsville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Vernon Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 673 Students
9. Harris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield-central Com Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 280 Students
10. Mt Comfort Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Vernon Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 650 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hancock County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hancock County, IN has a total population of 79,840 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hancock 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 Hancock County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hancock County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hancock 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 Hancock County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hancock County, IN
How many schools are in Hancock County, IN?
Hancock County, IN has 26 public schools: 4 high schools, 7 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 14,552 students in total.
How do schools in Hancock County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Hancock County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Hancock County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hancock 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: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hancock County
6 places in Hancock County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Greenfield (9)
- New Palestine (5)
- Fortville (4)
- Charlottesville (3)
- Mccordsville (2)
- Maxwell (1)
School districts (4)
- Greenfield-Central Com Schools (8 schools)
- Mt Vernon Community School Corp (6 schools)
- Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp (6 schools)
- Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp (3 schools)