Best High Schools in Putnam County, IN

Putnam County, IN has 6 high schools with 1,595 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 Putnam County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Putnam County exceed expectations.

1. North Putnam Sr High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 437 Students

2. Greencastle High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Greencastle Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students

3. South Putnam High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students

4. Cloverdale High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cloverdale Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students

Best Middle Schools in Putnam County, IN

Putnam County, IN has 4 middle schools with 1,263 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 Putnam County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Putnam County meet expectations.

1. North Putnam Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students

2. Cloverdale Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cloverdale Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students

3. South Putnam Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students

4. Greencastle Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Greencastle Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 391 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Putnam County, IN

Putnam County, IN has 9 elementary schools with 3,114 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 Putnam County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Putnam County meet expectations.

1. Bainbridge Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students

2. Central Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students

3. Roachdale Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students

4. Fillmore Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 124 Students

5. Tzouanakis Intermediate School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Greencastle Community School Corp • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 403 Students

6. Cloverdale Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cloverdale Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 424 Students

7. Deer Meadow Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Greencastle Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 315 Students

8. Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cloverdale Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 684 Students

9. Martha J Ridpath Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Greencastle Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 199 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Putnam County, IN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Putnam County, IN has a total population of 36,726 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Putnam County, IN

5,972

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Putnam County, IN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

16.73 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.26 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.46 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Putnam County, IN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Putnam County, IN.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,473 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Putnam County, IN Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations