Best Schools in Porter County, IN
Porter County, IN has a total of 71 schools including 19 high schools, 14 middle schools and 36 elementary schools. A total of 31,936 students attend Porter County, IN schools. On average, schools in Porter County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Porter County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Porter County, IN
Porter County, IN has 19 high schools with 11,946 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 Porter County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Porter County don't meet expectations.
1. Valparaiso High School
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Valparaiso Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2098 Students
2. Morgan Township Middle/high School
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East Porter County School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 435 Students
3. Washington Twp Middle/high School
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East Porter County School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 439 Students
4. Chesterton Senior High School
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1981 Students
5. Wheeler High School
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Union Township School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students
6. Kouts Middle/high School
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East Porter County School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 436 Students
7. Hebron High School
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Msd Boone Township • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
8. Boone Grove High School
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Porter Township School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 486 Students
9. Westville High School
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Msd Of New Durham Township • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 427 Students
10. Portage High School
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Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2243 Students
Best Middle Schools in Porter County, IN
Porter County, IN has 14 middle schools with 7,440 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 Porter County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Porter County don't meet expectations.
1. Benjamin Franklin Middle School
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Valparaiso Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
2. Liberty Intermediate School
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 351 Students
3. Thomas Jefferson Middle School
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Valparaiso Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 640 Students
4. Chesterton Middle School
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 884 Students
5. Westchester Intermediate School
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 478 Students
6. Kankakee Valley Middle School
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Kankakee Valley School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 741 Students
7. Union Township Middle School
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Union Township School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
8. Hebron Middle School
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Msd Boone Township • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 220 Students
9. Boone Grove Middle School
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Porter Township School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 323 Students
10. William Fegely Middle School
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Portage Township Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 633 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Porter County, IN
Porter County, IN has 36 elementary schools with 12,455 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 Porter County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Porter County meet expectations.
1. Memorial Elementary School
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Valparaiso Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
2. Heavilin Elementary School
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Valparaiso Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 505 Students
3. Morgan Township Elementary School
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East Porter County School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 359 Students
4. Jackson Elementary School
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 315 Students
5. Central Elementary School
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Valparaiso Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 134 Students
6. Brummitt Elementary School
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Duneland School Corporation • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 354 Students
7. Porter Lakes Elementary School
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Porter Township School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 527 Students
8. Northview Elementary School
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Valparaiso Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 271 Students
9. Kouts Elementary School
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East Porter County School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 336 Students
10. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
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Valparaiso Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 273 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Porter County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Porter County, IN has a total population of 173,215 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Porter 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 Porter County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Porter County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Porter County, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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