Best Schools in Lake County, IN
Lake County, IN has a total of 170 schools including 34 high schools, 28 middle schools and 103 elementary schools. A total of 90,098 students attend Lake County, IN schools. On average, schools in Lake County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lake County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Lake County, IN
Lake County, IN has 34 high schools with 29,204 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lake County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lake County meet expectations.
1. Munster High School
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School Town Of Munster • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1564 Students
2. Crown Point High School
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Crown Point Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2948 Students
3. Lake Central High School
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Lake Central School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3069 Students
4. Highland High School
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School Town Of Highland • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 987 Students
5. Lowell Senior High School
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Tri-creek School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1033 Students
6. Hanover Central High School
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Hanover Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 782 Students
7. Hobart High School
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School City Of Hobart • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1306 Students
8. Griffth Jr/sr High School
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Griffith Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1059 Students
9. Whiting High School
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School City Of Whiting • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 441 Students
10. Merrillville High School
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Merrillville Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2042 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake County, IN
Lake County, IN has 28 middle schools with 17,891 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lake County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lake County meet expectations.
1. Wilbur Wright Middle School
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School Town Of Munster • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 908 Students
2. Lowell Middle School
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Tri-creek School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
3. Hal E Clark Middle School
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Lake Central School Corporation • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1069 Students
4. Robert Taft Middle School
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Crown Point Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1091 Students
5. Hanover Central Middle School
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Hanover Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 650 Students
6. Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
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Crown Point Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1046 Students
7. Kahler Middle School
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Lake Central School Corporation • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 922 Students
8. Michael Grimmer Middle School
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Lake Central School Corporation • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 754 Students
9. Highland Middle School
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School Town Of Highland • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
10. Hobart Middle School
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School City Of Hobart • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake County, IN
Lake County, IN has 103 elementary schools with 39,356 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lake County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lake County meet expectations.
1. Frank H Hammond Elementary School
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School Town Of Munster • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 685 Students
2. Jerry Ross Elementary School
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Crown Point Community School Corp • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 524 Students
3. Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School
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Crown Point Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 644 Students
4. Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
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School Town Of Munster • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students
5. James B Eads Elementary School
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School Town Of Munster • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 507 Students
6. George Bibich Elementary School
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Lake Central School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 572 Students
7. James H Watson Elementary School
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Lake Central School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 656 Students
8. Timothy Ball Elementary School
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Crown Point Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 540 Students
9. Lake Street Elementary School
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Crown Point Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 743 Students
10. Oak Hill Elementary School
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Tri-creek School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 563 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake County, IN has a total population of 498,700 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake 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 Lake County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake 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 Lake County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
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