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Best Schools in Highland, IN
Highland, IN has 14 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,311 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Highland greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highland, IN
The top high schools in Highland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Munster High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School Town Of Munster • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1564 Students
2. Highland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School Town Of Highland • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 987 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highland, IN
The top middle schools in Highland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilbur Wright Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School Town Of Munster • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 908 Students
2. Highland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School Town Of Highland • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highland, IN
The top elementary schools in Highland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frank H Hammond Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School Town Of Munster • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 685 Students
2. Highland Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 487 Students
3. Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School Town Of Munster • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students
4. Southridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School Town Of Highland • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students
5. Allen J Warren Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School Town Of Highland • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 267 Students
6. Mildred Merkley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School Town Of Highland • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 265 Students
7. Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School Town Of Highland • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 364 Students
8. Our Lady Of Grace School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Of Grace School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 145 Students
9. 2450 Childcare Inc Dba Happy Days Childcare
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
2450 Childcare Inc Dba Happy Days Childcare • Private • Grades KG • 14 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highland, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highland, IN has a total population of 24,088 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highland, 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 Highland, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highland, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highland, 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 Highland, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Highland, IN
How many schools are in Highland, IN?
Highland, IN has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,311 students in total.
How do schools in Highland perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Highland score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Highland greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highland?
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: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Highland
6 of 6 schools in Highland carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 5C: 1
All 6 public schools we grade in Highland. 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 (4)
- Allen J Warren Elementary School
- Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
- Mildred Merkley Elementary School
- Southridge Elementary School
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.