Best Public Schools in Crawfordsville, IN

The city of Crawfordsville, Indiana is home to 12 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools, serving students across the Crawfordsville Community Schools, North Montgomery Com School Corp, and South Montgomery Com School Corp districts. The data reveals a stark contrast in school performance, with standout schools like Southmont Senior High School and North Montgomery High School consistently ranking among the top in the state, while other schools struggle with lower academic achievement and higher chronic absenteeism rates.

The top-performing schools, Southmont Senior High School and North Montgomery High School, boast impressive four-year graduation rates of over 97% and exceptional student performance on standardized tests, with over 50% of students proficient or better in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing and over 30% in SAT/Mathematics. In contrast, Crawfordsville Senior High School struggles with a chronic absenteeism rate of 24.8%, the highest in the district.

The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and socioeconomic factors across the schools. Some schools, like Pleasant Hill Elementary School, have a predominantly white student population, while others, such as Laura Hose Elementary School, have a more diverse student body. Additionally, the elementary schools in the Crawfordsville Community Schools district have the highest free/reduced lunch rates, over 65%, which correlates with their lower academic performance compared to their peers.