Best Schools in Putnam County, IN
Putnam County, IN has 18 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 5,972 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Putnam County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Putnam County, IN
The top high schools in Putnam County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Putnam High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
2. North Putnam Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 437 Students
3. Greencastle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greencastle Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
4. Cloverdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloverdale Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students
Best Middle Schools in Putnam County, IN
The top middle schools in Putnam County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Putnam Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
2. Cloverdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloverdale Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
3. Greencastle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greencastle Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 391 Students
4. North Putnam Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Putnam County, IN
The top elementary schools in Putnam County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fillmore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 124 Students
2. Roachdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
3. Bainbridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 419 Students
4. Cloverdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloverdale Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 424 Students
5. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students
6. Tzouanakis Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greencastle Community School Corp • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 403 Students
7. Cloverdale Distance Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloverdale Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 684 Students
8. Deer Meadow Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greencastle Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 315 Students
9. Martha J Ridpath Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
16.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Putnam County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Putnam County, IN
How many schools are in Putnam County, IN?
Putnam County, IN has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 5,972 students in total.
How do schools in Putnam County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Putnam County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Putnam County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Putnam 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: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Putnam County
5 places in Putnam County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Greencastle (8)
- Cloverdale (4)
- Roachdale (3)
- Bainbridge (1)
- Fillmore (1)
School districts (4)
- Greencastle Community School Corp (5 schools)
- Cloverdale Community Schools (4 schools)
- North Putnam Community Schools (4 schools)
- South Putnam Community Schools (4 schools)