Best High Schools in Marion County, IN

Marion County, IN has 73 high schools with 56,775 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 Marion County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Marion County meet expectations.

1. Geo Next Generation Academy

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Geo Next Generation Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 156 Students

2. Herron High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Herron Charter • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 995 Students

3. Franklin Central High School

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3319 Students

4. Speedway Senior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

School Town Of Speedway • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students

5. Crawford County High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Crawford County Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 381 Students

6. North Central High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Msd Washington Township • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3628 Students

7. Pike High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Msd Pike Township • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3286 Students

8. Perry Meridian High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Perry Township Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2350 Students

9. Riverside High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Riverside High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 409 Students

10. Lawrence North High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Msd Lawrence Township • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2861 Students

Best Middle Schools in Marion County, IN

Marion County, IN has 35 middle schools with 26,288 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 Marion County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Marion County don't meet expectations.

1. Merle Sidener Gifted Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Indianapolis Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 300 Students

2. Speedway Junior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

School Town Of Speedway • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 317 Students

3. Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1296 Students

4. Perry Meridian Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Perry Township Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1292 Students

5. Edgewood Intermediate School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1260 Students

6. Perry Meridian 6th Grade Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Perry Township Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 620 Students

7. Eastwood Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Msd Washington Township • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 782 Students

8. Franklin Central Junior High

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1711 Students

9. Southport 6th Grade Academy

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Perry Township Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 643 Students

10. Southport Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Perry Township Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1194 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Marion County, IN

Marion County, IN has 210 elementary schools with 87,016 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 Marion County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Marion County don't meet expectations.

1. Center For Inquiry School 84

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Indianapolis Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 469 Students

2. Mary Adams Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 519 Students

3. Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

School Town Of Speedway • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 242 Students

4. Bunker Hill Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 501 Students

5. Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

School Town Of Speedway • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 140 Students

6. South Creek Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 627 Students

7. Acton Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Franklin Township Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 534 Students

8. Rosa Parks Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Perry Township Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 670 Students

9. Forest Glen Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Msd Lawrence Township • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 880 Students

10. Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Perry Township Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 794 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Marion County, IN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Marion County, IN has a total population of 977,203 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Marion County, IN

180,303

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Marion County, IN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

22.11 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.40 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

17.71 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion County, IN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion County, IN.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,992 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

63 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Marion County, IN Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations