Best Schools in Hendricks County, IN
Hendricks County, IN has 52 public schools (6 high, 10 middle, 30 elementary) serving 34,435 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Hendricks County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hendricks County, IN
The top high schools in Hendricks County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brownsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownsburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3177 Students
2. Tri-west Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North West Hendricks Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 615 Students
3. Danville Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students
4. Plainfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1782 Students
5. Avon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avon Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3348 Students
6. Cascade Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mill Creek Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 513 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hendricks County, IN
The top middle schools in Hendricks County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brownsburg West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownsburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1043 Students
2. Avon Middle School South
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avon Community School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 835 Students
3. Avon Middle School North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avon Community School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 854 Students
4. Brownsburg East Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownsburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1340 Students
5. Tri-west Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North West Hendricks Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
6. Danville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 805 Students
7. Plainfield Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainfield Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1370 Students
8. Avon Intermediate School East
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avon Community School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 849 Students
9. Avon Intermediate School West
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avon Community School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 793 Students
10. Cascade Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mill Creek Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 360 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hendricks County, IN
The top elementary schools in Hendricks County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delaware Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownsburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 600 Students
2. Brown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownsburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 765 Students
3. St Malachy Parish School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Malachy Parish School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 402 Students
4. White Lick Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownsburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 658 Students
5. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownsburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 658 Students
6. Reagan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownsburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 567 Students
7. Eagle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownsburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 586 Students
8. Pittsboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North West Hendricks Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 327 Students
9. Cardinal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownsburg Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 541 Students
10. Our Shepherd Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Our Shepherd Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 183 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hendricks County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hendricks County, IN has a total population of 174,788 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hendricks 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 Hendricks County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hendricks County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hendricks 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 Hendricks County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hendricks County, IN
How many schools are in Hendricks County, IN?
Hendricks County, IN has 52 public schools: 6 high schools, 10 middle schools and 30 elementary schools, serving 34,435 students in total.
How do schools in Hendricks County perform on state tests?
On average, 52 schools in Hendricks County score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Hendricks County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hendricks 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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Cities, towns and school districts in Hendricks County
9 places in Hendricks County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Brownsburg (11)
- Plainfield (9)
- Avon (8)
- Clayton (4)
- Danville (4)
- Lizton (2)
- Pittsboro (2)
- Amo (1)
- North Salem (1)
School districts (6)
- Avon Community School Corp (12 schools)
- Brownsburg Community School Corp (11 schools)
- Plainfield Community School Corp (9 schools)
- Mill Creek Community Sch Corp (5 schools)
- North West Hendricks Schools (5 schools)
- Danville Community School Corp (4 schools)