Best Schools in Wells County, IN
Wells County, IN has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,289 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Wells County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wells County, IN
The top high schools in Wells County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Wells Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students
2. Bluffton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Bluffton-harrison • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 468 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
The top middle schools in Wells County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top elementary schools in Wells County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ossian Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Wells Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students
2. Lancaster Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Wells Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students
3. Bluffton-harrison Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Msd Bluffton-harrison • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 747 Students
4. Southern Wells Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Wells Com Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 509 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.
Questions About Schools in Wells County, IN
How many schools are in Wells County, IN?
Wells County, IN has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,289 students in total.
How do schools in Wells County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Wells County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Wells County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wells 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: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 82%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wells County
3 places in Wells County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (2)
- Norwell Community Schools (4 schools)
- MSD Bluffton-Harrison (3 schools)