Photo: JoeyBLS · Public domainGriffith’s public schools outscore 79% of Indiana districts
Reading proficiency in Griffith’s districts is 51%, above the Indiana average (41%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Griffith, 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 100% 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.
Griffith’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 51% and math 45% across both districts in spring 2022, against 41% and 38% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Griffith spends $15,619 per student and Lake Central School Corporation $12,633, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
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 Griffith’s grade
A−: better than 79% of Indiana school districts, #158 of 592 Indiana towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Indiana average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Griffith, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Griffith · depends on your address
Lake Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,926 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Saint John
Griffth Jr/Sr High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,112 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Griffith · depends on your address
Lake Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,926 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Saint John
Griffth Jr/Sr High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,112 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Griffith · depends on your address
Lake Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,926 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Saint John
Griffth Jr/Sr High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,112 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Griffith · depends on your address
Lake Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,926 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Saint John
Griffth Jr/Sr High School
Grades 6–12 · 1,112 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Griffith runs its own schools through grade 12 (Griffith Public Schools). From grade PK, students attend the Lake Central School Corporation, shared with Dyer, Schererville, St. John and St. John. Its elementary school is in Schererville. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Griffith
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Griffith vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share Griffith’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith | A− | Griffith PK–12 · Lake Central School Corporation PK–12 |
| Calumet | D− | Gary Community School Corporation |
| Schererville | A | Lake Central School Corporation |
| North | C− | Hammond School City PK–12 · City of East Chicago PK–12 |
| Highland | B+ | Highland School Town |
| St. John | A | Lake Central School Corporation |
| Ross | C+ | Merrillville Community School |
| Merrillville | C+ | Merrillville Community School |
| Gary | D− | Gary Community School Corporation |
2 of the 8 neighbors share Lake Central School Corporation with Griffith for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Griffith
13 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 Griffith’s schools
Are Griffith’s schools good?
By Indiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Griffith children attend outscore 79% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #158 of 592 Indiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 76%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Griffith in?
Two districts: Griffith Public Schools runs grades PK–12, and Lake Central School Corporation runs grades PK–12, shared with Dyer, Schererville, St. John and St. John.
Where do Griffith kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Lake Central High School and Griffth Jr/Sr High School.
What is Griffith’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Lake Central School Corporation graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.
How much does Griffith spend per student?
$15,619 in Griffith Public Schools and $12,633 in Lake Central School Corporation (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Griffith families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Griffith → 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.