Best Schools in South Boston, IN
South Boston, IN has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,091 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in South Boston don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Boston, IN
The top high schools in South Boston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
2. Eastern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Washington School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Boston, IN
The top middle schools in South Boston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Washington School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 415 Students
2. Salem Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Boston, IN
The top elementary schools in South Boston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Washington School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 542 Students
2. Bradie Shrum Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 819 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Boston, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Boston, IN has a total population of 580 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Boston, 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 South Boston, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Boston, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Boston, 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 South Boston, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Boston, IN
How many schools are in South Boston, IN?
South Boston, IN has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,091 students in total.
How do schools in South Boston perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in South Boston score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in South Boston don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Boston?
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: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 34%
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