Best Schools in Parke County, IN
Parke County, IN has 16 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 5,340 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Parke County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Parke County, IN
The top high schools in Parke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parke Heritage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 341 Students
2. Northview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 943 Students
3. South Vermillion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Vermillion Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 478 Students
4. Riverton Parke Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 472 Students
Best Middle Schools in Parke County, IN
The top middle schools in Parke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Clay Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 744 Students
2. Parke Heritage Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 263 Students
3. South Vermillion Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Vermillion Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 343 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Parke County, IN
The top elementary schools in Parke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Buren Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 246 Students
2. Rosedale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students
3. Turkey Run Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
4. Rockville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
5. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Vermillion Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 302 Students
6. Montezuma Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 232 Students
7. Secluded Acers School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Secluded Acers School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 22 Students
8. Hillcrest School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillcrest School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 31 Students
9. Secluded Acres School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Secluded Acres School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 21 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Parke County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Parke County, IN has a total population of 16,156 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Parke 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 Parke County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Parke County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Parke 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 Parke County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Parke County, IN
How many schools are in Parke County, IN?
Parke County, IN has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 5,340 students in total.
How do schools in Parke County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Parke County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Parke County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Parke 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: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Parke County
4 places in Parke County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (2)
- North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp (4 schools)
- Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp (3 schools)