Best Schools in Montgomery County, IN
Montgomery County, IN has 17 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,262 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Montgomery County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Montgomery County, IN
The top high schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southmont Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Montgomery Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 477 Students
2. Crawfordsville Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawfordsville Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students
3. North Montgomery High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Montgomery Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 516 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montgomery County, IN
The top middle schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southmont Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Montgomery Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
2. North Montgomery Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Montgomery Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 419 Students
3. Crawfordsville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawfordsville Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montgomery County, IN
The top elementary schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ladoga Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Montgomery Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 163 Students
2. Sugar Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Montgomery Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
3. Pleasant Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Montgomery Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
4. Lester B Sommer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Montgomery Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
5. New Market Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Montgomery Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
6. Walnut Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Montgomery Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 160 Students
7. Turkey Run Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
8. Mollie B Hoover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawfordsville Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 375 Students
9. Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawfordsville Community Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 368 Students
10. Laura Hose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawfordsville Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 384 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Montgomery County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Montgomery County, IN has a total population of 37,936 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montgomery County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Montgomery County, IN
How many schools are in Montgomery County, IN?
Montgomery County, IN has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,262 students in total.
How do schools in Montgomery County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Montgomery County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Montgomery County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Montgomery 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: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Montgomery County
4 places in Montgomery County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Crawfordsville (13)
- Ladoga (1)
- New Market (1)
- New Ross (1)
School districts (3)
- Crawfordsville Community Schools (6 schools)
- North Montgomery Com Sch Corp (5 schools)
- South Montgomery Com Sch Corp (5 schools)