Best Schools in Shirley, IN
Shirley, IN has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,579 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Shirley meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shirley, IN
The top high schools in Shirley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eastern Hancock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students
2. Shenandoah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shenandoah School Corporation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 410 Students
3. Knightstown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
C A Beard Memorial School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 325 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shirley, IN
The top middle schools in Shirley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shenandoah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shenandoah School Corporation • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
2. Eastern Hancock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 268 Students
3. Knightstown Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
C A Beard Memorial School Corp • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 361 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shirley, IN
The top elementary schools in Shirley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shenandoah Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shenandoah School Corporation • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 624 Students
2. Knightstown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
C A Beard Memorial School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 382 Students
3. Eastern Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shirley, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shirley, IN has a total population of 1,722 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shirley, 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 Shirley, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shirley, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shirley, 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 Shirley, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shirley, IN
How many schools are in Shirley, IN?
Shirley, IN has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,579 students in total.
How do schools in Shirley perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Shirley score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Shirley meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shirley?
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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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 44%
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