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Best Schools in Richmond, IN
Richmond, IN has 28 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 15 elementary) serving 10,726 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Richmond exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Richmond, IN
The top high schools in Richmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centerville Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerville-abington Com Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 530 Students
2. Hagerstown Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettle Creek School Corporation • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 528 Students
3. Union County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Co/clg Corner Joint Sch Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 386 Students
4. Northeastern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeastern Wayne Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 443 Students
5. Richmond High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1332 Students
6. Excel Center - Richmond
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Excel Center - Richmond • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
Best Middle Schools in Richmond, IN
The top middle schools in Richmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northeastern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeastern Wayne Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
2. Centerville-abington Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerville-abington Com Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 287 Students
3. Union County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Co/clg Corner Joint Sch Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 277 Students
4. Test Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 762 Students
5. Dennis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 597 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Richmond, IN
The top elementary schools in Richmond, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 331 Students
2. Hagerstown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettle Creek School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 626 Students
3. College Corner Union Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Co/clg Corner Joint Sch Dist • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 286 Students
4. Centerville-abington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centerville-abington Com Schs • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 552 Students
5. Northeastern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeastern Wayne Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 590 Students
6. Crestdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 390 Students
7. Westview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 241 Students
8. Vaile Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 304 Students
9. Starr Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 212 Students
10. Fairview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 296 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Richmond, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Richmond, IN has a total population of 44,255 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Richmond, 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 Richmond, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richmond, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Richmond, 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 Richmond, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Richmond, IN
How many schools are in Richmond, IN?
Richmond, IN has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 10,726 students in total.
How do schools in Richmond perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Richmond score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Richmond exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Richmond?
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: 26%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Richmond
10 of 10 schools in Richmond carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1C: 1D: 7F: 1
All 10 public schools we grade in Richmond. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Charles Elementary School
- Crestdale Elementary School
- Fairview Elementary School
- Starr Elementary School
- Vaile Elementary School
- Westview Elementary School
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.
- Community Christian School
- Richmond Friends School
- Seton Catholic Elementary
- Seton Catholic Elementary School
- Seton Catholic High School