Best Schools in Waveland, IN
Waveland, IN has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,130 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Waveland exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waveland, IN
The top high schools in Waveland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Putnam Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 437 Students
2. Southmont Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Montgomery Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 477 Students
3. Parke Heritage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 341 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waveland, IN
The top middle schools in Waveland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southmont Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Montgomery Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
2. North Putnam Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students
3. Parke Heritage Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 263 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waveland, IN
The top elementary schools in Waveland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Market Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Montgomery Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 471 Students
2. Roachdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Putnam Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
3. Turkey Run Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waveland, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waveland, IN has a total population of 1,101 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waveland, 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 Waveland, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waveland, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waveland, 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 Waveland, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waveland, IN
How many schools are in Waveland, IN?
Waveland, IN has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,130 students in total.
How do schools in Waveland perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Waveland score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Waveland exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waveland?
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: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Waveland
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.