Best Schools in Vanderburgh County, IN
Vanderburgh County, IN has 55 public schools (7 high, 7 middle, 34 elementary) serving 25,997 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Vanderburgh County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Vanderburgh County, IN
The top high schools in Vanderburgh County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Signature School Inc
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Signature School Inc • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 393 Students
2. New Tech Institute
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 275 Students
3. North High School
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1674 Students
4. Francis Joseph Reitz High School
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students
5. Central High School
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1090 Students
6. William Henry Harrison High School
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1158 Students
7. Harwood Career Prep High School
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students
Best Middle Schools in Vanderburgh County, IN
The top middle schools in Vanderburgh County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Perry Heights Middle School
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students
2. North Junior High School
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 929 Students
3. Helfrich Park Stem Academy
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
4. Thompkins Middle School
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 618 Students
5. Plaza Park International Prep Acad
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 650 Students
6. Washington Middle School
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 353 Students
7. Mcgary Middle School
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 351 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Vanderburgh County, IN
The top elementary schools in Vanderburgh County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Benedict Cathedral School
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St Benedict Cathedral School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 298 Students
2. Good Shepherd School
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Good Shepherd School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 406 Students
3. Mccutchanville Elementary School
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 938 Students
4. Holy Redeemer School /diocese
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Holy Redeemer School /diocese • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 223 Students
5. Oak Hill Elementary
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 547 Students
6. West Terrace Elementary School
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 560 Students
7. Scott Elementary School
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 528 Students
8. Cynthia Heights Elementary School
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 457 Students
9. Westside Catholic School
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Westside Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 149 Students
10. Evansville Lutheran School
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Evansville Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 133 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Vanderburgh County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Vanderburgh County, IN has a total population of 180,136 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Vanderburgh 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 Vanderburgh County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Vanderburgh County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Vanderburgh 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 Vanderburgh County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Vanderburgh County, IN
How many schools are in Vanderburgh County, IN?
Vanderburgh County, IN has 55 public schools: 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 34 elementary schools, serving 25,997 students in total.
How do schools in Vanderburgh County perform on state tests?
On average, 55 schools in Vanderburgh County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Vanderburgh County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Vanderburgh 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: 58%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Vanderburgh County
1 places in Vanderburgh County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Evansville (37)
School districts (1)
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp (38 schools)