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Best Schools in Petersburg, IN
Petersburg, IN has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,061 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Petersburg meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Petersburg, IN
The top high schools in Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Knox Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Knox School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 585 Students
2. Waldo J Wood Memorial High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Gibson School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 212 Students
3. Pike Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 475 Students
4. Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 780 Students
Best Middle Schools in Petersburg, IN
The top middle schools in Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Gibson School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 119 Students
2. Pike Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 366 Students
3. Washington Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 416 Students
4. Washington Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 361 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Petersburg, IN
The top elementary schools in Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Veale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Washington Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 89 Students
2. South Knox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Knox School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 662 Students
3. Winslow Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Pike County School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
4. Petersburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
5. Oakland City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Gibson School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 263 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Petersburg, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Petersburg, IN has a total population of 4,905 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Petersburg, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Petersburg, 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 Petersburg, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Petersburg, IN
How many schools are in Petersburg, IN?
Petersburg, IN has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,061 students in total.
How do schools in Petersburg perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Petersburg score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Petersburg meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Petersburg?
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: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Petersburg
3 of 3 schools in Petersburg carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Petersburg. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.