For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,002 students in Decatur County, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 386 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Decatur County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Decatur County, IN are North Decatur Elementary School, Greensburg Elementary School and Greensburg Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Decatur County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Decatur Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 N Sr 3
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-9215
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-9215
Grades: K-6
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Greensburg Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 N Big Blue Ave
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-8112
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-8112
Grades: PK-5
| 1,006 students
Rank: #33.
Greensburg Community High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 E Central Ave
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-7176
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-7176
Grades: 9-12
| 716 students
Rank: #44.
North Decatur Jr-sr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3172 N Sr 3
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-4204
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-4204
Grades: 7-12
| 476 students
Rank: #55.
Greensburg Community Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 E Central Ave
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-7523
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-7523
Grades: 6-8
| 456 students
Rank: #66.
South Decatur Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9302 S Cr 420 W
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 591-3115
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 591-3115
Grades: PK-6
| 430 students
Rank: #77.
South Decatur Jr-sr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8885 S Sr 3
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 591-3330
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 591-3330
Grades: 7-12
| 401 students
Decatur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 W Washington St
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-8117
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-8117
Grades: K-1
| 327 students
315 S Ireland St
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-2881
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-2881
Grades: 4-5
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Decatur County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Decatur County, IN include North Decatur Elementary School, Greensburg Elementary School and Greensburg Community High School.
How many public schools are located in Decatur County, IN?
7 public schools are located in Decatur County, IN.
What percentage of students in Decatur County, IN go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Decatur County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County, IN?
Decatur County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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