Best Public Schools in Greenwood, IN

The city of Greenwood, Indiana is home to 16 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The schools in this area can be divided into two distinct groups - the high-performing Center Grove Community School Corp and the relatively lower-performing Greenwood Community School Corp.

The standout schools in Greenwood are Center Grove High School, which is ranked 30th out of 431 Indiana high schools and has a 5-star rating, and Center Grove Middle School Central, which is ranked 33rd out of 485 Indiana middle schools and also has a 5-star rating. These Center Grove schools consistently outperform the state and district averages on test scores, have very low chronic absenteeism, and boast high graduation rates. In contrast, the Greenwood Community High School has a lower 93.5% graduation rate.

While the Center Grove schools excel, there are some bright spots in the Greenwood district as well. Westwood Elementary School and Sugar Grove Elementary School have strong test scores, and Grassy Creek Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population. However, the Greenwood schools generally lag behind their Center Grove counterparts, with higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower graduation and test scores. Addressing these performance gaps could be an area of focus for the Greenwood district.