For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,971 students in Decatur County, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 360 private students). 92% 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 North Decatur Jr-sr 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 42% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Decatur County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Decatur Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
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
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Greensburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 46%)
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
| 1,037 students
Rank: #33.
North Decatur Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3172 N Sr 3
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-4204
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-4204
Grades: 7-12
| 478 students
Rank: #44.
South Decatur Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9302 S Cr 420 W
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 591-3115
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 591-3115
Grades: PK-6
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Greensburg Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Central Ave
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-7176
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-7176
Grades: 9-12
| 671 students
Rank: #66.
Greensburg Community Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
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
| 441 students
Rank: #77.
South Decatur Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8885 S Sr 3
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 591-3330
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 591-3330
Grades: 7-12
| 387 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 North Decatur Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Decatur County?
7 public schools are located in Decatur County.
What percentage of students in Decatur County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Decatur County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Decatur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Decatur County include: Greensburg Community High School vs. North Decatur Jr-sr High School, South Decatur Elementary School vs. Greensburg Elementary School, Greensburg Elementary School vs. North Decatur Elementary School
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