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Best Schools in West Petersburg, IN
West Petersburg, IN has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,546 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in West Petersburg don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Petersburg, IN
The top high schools in West Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Knox Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Knox School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 585 Students
2. Pike Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 475 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Petersburg, IN
The top middle schools in West Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pike Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 366 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Petersburg, IN
The top elementary schools in West Petersburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Knox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Knox School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 662 Students
2. Petersburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike County School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Petersburg, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Petersburg, IN has a total population of 226 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Petersburg, 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 West Petersburg, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Petersburg, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Petersburg, 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 West Petersburg, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Petersburg, IN
How many schools are in West Petersburg, IN?
West Petersburg, IN has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,546 students in total.
How do schools in West Petersburg perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in West Petersburg score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in West Petersburg don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Petersburg?
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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