Best Schools in Wells County, IN
Wells County, IN has a total of 12 schools including 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 5,289 students attend Wells County, IN schools. On average, schools in Wells County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Wells County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Wells County, IN
Wells County, IN has 5 high schools with 1,733 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Wells County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wells County exceed expectations.
1. Bluffton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Bluffton-harrison • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 468 Students
2. Norwell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Wells Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students
3. Southern Wells Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Wells Com Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 380 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wells County, IN
Wells County, IN has 2 middle schools with 1,154 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Wells County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wells County exceed expectations.
1. Norwell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Wells Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
2. Bluffton-harrison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Bluffton-harrison • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 588 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wells County, IN
Wells County, IN has 5 elementary schools with 2,402 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Wells County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wells County meet expectations.
1. Lancaster Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Wells Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students
2. Ossian Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Wells Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students
3. Southern Wells Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Wells Com Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 509 Students
4. Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Bluffton-harrison • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 747 Students
5. Bethlehem Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bethlehem Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 36 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wells County, IN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wells County, IN has a total population of 28,180 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wells 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 Wells County, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wells County, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wells 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 Wells County, IN Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 43%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 40%
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- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 37%
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- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations