Best Schools in Needham, IN
Needham, IN has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 9,356 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Needham meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Needham, IN
The top high schools in Needham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Triton Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Con School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students
2. Franklin Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1610 Students
3. Whiteland Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark-pleasant Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1879 Students
4. Southwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 295 Students
Best Middle Schools in Needham, IN
The top middle schools in Needham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clark Pleasant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark-pleasant Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1553 Students
2. Custer Baker Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Community School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 727 Students
3. Triton Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Con School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 438 Students
4. Franklin Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Community School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 759 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Needham, IN
The top elementary schools in Needham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Triton Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Con School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 514 Students
2. Southwestern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern Con Sch Shelby Co • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 339 Students
3. Clark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clark-pleasant Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 459 Students
4. Needham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 326 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Needham, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Needham, IN has a total population of 752 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Needham, 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 Needham, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Needham, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Needham, 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 Needham, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Needham, IN
How many schools are in Needham, IN?
Needham, IN has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 9,356 students in total.
How do schools in Needham perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Needham score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Needham meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Needham?
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: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations