Best High Schools in Shields, IN

High schools
2
Students
2,165
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Shields, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Brownstown Central High School

B

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 475 Students

2. Seymour Senior High School

D+

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Seymour Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1690 Students

Best Middle Schools in Shields, IN

Middle schools
2
Students
1,501
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
40%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in Shields, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Brownstown Central Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 323 Students

2. Seymour Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Seymour Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1178 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Shields, IN

Elementary schools
2
Students
773
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Shields, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cortland Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Seymour Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 138 Students

2. Brownstown Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 635 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Shields, IN

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

Community Factors

Shields, IN has a total population of 116 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Shields, IN

4,439

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Shields, IN.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

12.17 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.11 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.06 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shields, IN.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,949 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Shields, IN

How many schools are in Shields, IN?

Shields, IN has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,439 students in total.

How do schools in Shields perform on state tests?

On average, 6 schools in Shields score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Shields don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shields?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Shields, IN

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  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 34%
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Wegan, IN

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 49%
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Kurtz, IN

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Dudleytown, IN

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Surprise, IN

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cortland, IN

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Chestnut Ridge, IN

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Seymour, IN

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations