Nettle Creek School Corporation

The Nettle Creek School Corporation in Indiana operates two schools: Hagerstown Elementary School and Hagerstown Junior-Senior High School. The data shows that the high school is the standout performer, with a higher statewide ranking, better academic proficiency, and stronger overall metrics compared to the elementary school.

Hagerstown Junior-Senior High School stands out with a 77th out of 431 statewide ranking and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, while the elementary school has a 3-star rating. The high school excels in English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels, though it lags behind in Math, particularly in 8th grade. On the other hand, the elementary school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 18.8%, higher than the 21.5% rate at the high school.

Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with low percentages of minority students. The per-student spending is higher at the high school, which may contribute to its stronger performance. However, the district should examine the performance gap between the two schools and explore ways to align curriculum and instructional practices to ensure all students are receiving a high-quality education, regardless of their grade level.