Photo: Nyttend · Public domainAnderson’s public schools score below 80% of Indiana districts on tests and graduation
17% of students in Anderson’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Indiana average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Anderson, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Indiana, not nationally.
From Indiana state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Anderson’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 435 Indiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Anderson’s, its schools beat 3%, lower than their 20% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 20% of tested students were proficient in reading and 17% in math, against 41% and 38% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,808 per student, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Highland Middle School, then Anderson High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Anderson’s grade
C−: better than 20% of Indiana school districts, #572 of 592 Indiana towns. Both inputs trail the Indiana average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Anderson, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Anderson
Anderson Intermediate School
Grades 5–6 · 490 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Anderson
Highland Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 916 students · 12:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Anderson
Highland Middle School
Grades 7–8 · 916 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Anderson
Anderson High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,768 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Anderson
Anderson High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,768 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Anderson
Anderson High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,768 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Anderson
Anderson High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,768 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Anderson’s public schools are run by Anderson Community School Corporation, which also serves Anderson, Chesterfield, Country Club Heights and Edgewood and others. Parts of Anderson (7% of its land) are served by South Madison Community School Corporation instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Anderson vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share Anderson’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson | C− | Anderson Community School Corporation |
| Edgewood | C− | Anderson Community School Corporation |
| Pendleton | B+ | South Madison Community School Corporation |
| River Forest | — | Anderson Community School Corporation |
| Anderson Township | — | Anderson Community School Corporation |
| Fall Creek | B+ | South Madison Community School Corporation |
| Stony Creek | B+ | Frankton-Lapel |
| Adams | B+ | South Madison Community School Corporation |
| Chesterfield | C− | Anderson Community School Corporation |
| Jackson | B+ | Frankton-Lapel |
| Richland | C− | Anderson Community School Corporation |
| Lafayette | B+ | Frankton-Lapel |
| Union | C− | Anderson Community School Corporation |
6 of the 12 neighbors share Anderson Community School Corporation with Anderson, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Anderson
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Indiana’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Anderson’s schools
Are Anderson’s schools good?
On Indiana’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Anderson children attend score below 80% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #572 of 592 Indiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 3%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Anderson in?
Anderson Community School Corporation, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 6,181 students in 9 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Anderson are served by South Madison Community School Corporation.
Where do Anderson kids go to high school?
Anderson High School, with 1,768 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Anderson’s graduation rate?
84% of the class of 2023 in Anderson Community School Corporation graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.
How much does Anderson spend per student?
$16,808 in Anderson Community School Corporation (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Anderson families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Anderson → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Indiana. Stars are from neighbors.