Best Schools in Washington County, IN
Washington County, IN has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,121 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Washington County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington County, IN
The top high schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Washington Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Washington School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 411 Students
2. Salem High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
3. Eastern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Washington School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, IN
The top middle schools in Washington County, 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 Washington County, IN
The top elementary schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Washington School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 523 Students
2. East Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Washington School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 542 Students
3. Bradie Shrum Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 819 Students
4. Southern Hills Mennonite School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Hills Mennonite School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 40 Students
5. East Salem Parochial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Salem Parochial School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 38 Students
6. East Salem 3rd School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Salem 3rd School • Private • Grades 1 - 3 • 18 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington County, IN has a total population of 28,182 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington 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 Washington County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington 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 Washington County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington County, IN
How many schools are in Washington County, IN?
Washington County, IN has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,121 students in total.
How do schools in Washington County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Washington County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Washington County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington 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: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Washington County
3 places in Washington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Pekin (3)
- Salem (3)
- Campbellsburg (2)
School districts (2)
- East Washington School Corp (3 schools)
- Salem Community Schools (3 schools)