Top Rankings
School Town Of Highland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,089 students in School Town Of Highland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in School Town Of Highland School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
2,089 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
School Town Of Highland School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 400 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
36%
15%
% Black
11%
13%
% White
49%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,348 is higher than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,278 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,348
$13,222
Spending / Student
$16,278
$12,852
Best School Town Of Highland School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southridge Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9221 Johnston St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5650
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5650
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8220 Fifth St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-2428
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 923-2428
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Allen J Warren Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2901 100th St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5660
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5660
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9340 Fifth St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5640
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5640
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #55.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2941 41st St
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5620
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 922-5620
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to School Town Of Highland School District?
School Town Of Highland School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,089 students.
What is the rank of School Town Of Highland School District?
School Town Of Highland School District is ranked #124 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in School Town Of Highland School District?
49% of School Town Of Highland School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School Town Of Highland School District?
School Town Of Highland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is School Town Of Highland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,278 is higher than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
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