Pleasant Township’s public schools outscore 71% of Indiana districts
On the state reading tests, 51% of Pleasant Township’s students scored proficient, above the Indiana average (41%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Pleasant Township, 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.
Pleasant Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 977 Indiana towns with household incomes within a quarter of Pleasant Township’s, its schools beat 61%, lower than their 71% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 51% and math 42% across both districts in spring 2022, against 41% and 38% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation spends $12,478 per student and Greenwood Community School Corporation $11,660, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Greenwood Christian Academy (private), Greenwood Christian School (private) and Our Lady of Greenwood School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
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 Pleasant Township’s grade
B+: better than 71% of Indiana school districts, #223 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 Pleasant Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Pleasant Township · depends on your address
Grassy Creek Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 847 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
Pleasant Crossing Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 578 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Whiteland
Westwood Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 510 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
6th grade in Pleasant Township · depends on your address
Clark Pleasant Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,690 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
Greenwood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 964 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
7th grade in Pleasant Township · depends on your address
Clark Pleasant Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,690 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
Greenwood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 964 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
8th grade in Pleasant Township · depends on your address
Clark Pleasant Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,690 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
Greenwood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 964 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
9th grade in Pleasant Township · depends on your address
Whiteland Community High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,144 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Whiteland
Greenwood Community High Sch
Grades 9–12 · 1,229 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
10th grade in Pleasant Township · depends on your address
Whiteland Community High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,144 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Whiteland
Greenwood Community High Sch
Grades 9–12 · 1,229 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
11th grade in Pleasant Township · depends on your address
Whiteland Community High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,144 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Whiteland
Greenwood Community High Sch
Grades 9–12 · 1,229 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
12th grade in Pleasant Township · depends on your address
Whiteland Community High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,144 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Whiteland
Greenwood Community High Sch
Grades 9–12 · 1,229 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
Pleasant Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation). From grade PK, students attend the Greenwood Community School Corporation, shared with Greenwood. Parts of Pleasant Township (3% of its land) are served by Center Grove Community School Corporation instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Pleasant Township
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
Pleasant Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share Pleasant Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Township | B+ | Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation PK–12 · Greenwood Community School Corporation PK–12 |
| Clark | B+ | Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation |
| Franklin | B | Franklin Community School Corporation |
| Greenwood | A | Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation PK–12 · Greenwood Community School Corporation PK–12 · Center Grove Community School Corporation PK–12 |
| Indianapolis | — | — |
| Perry | B | Perry Township Metropolitan |
| White River | A+ | Center Grove Community School Corporation |
| Franklin Township | A− | Franklin Township Community School Corporation |
2 of the 7 neighbors share Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation with Pleasant Township for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Pleasant Township
16 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Central Nine Career Center).
Questions about Pleasant Township’s schools
Are Pleasant Township’s schools good?
By Indiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools Pleasant Township children attend outscore 71% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #223 of 592 Indiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 61%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Pleasant Township in?
Two districts: Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation runs grades PK–12, and Greenwood Community School Corporation runs grades PK–12, shared with Greenwood.
Where do Pleasant Township kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Whiteland Community High School and Greenwood Community High Sch.
What is Pleasant Township’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.
How much does Pleasant Township spend per student?
$12,478 in Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation and $11,660 in Greenwood Community School Corporation (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Pleasant Township?
Yes: Greenwood Christian Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 813 students), Greenwood Christian School (religious, grades PK–5, 420 students) and Our Lady of Greenwood School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 312 students).
Parents talk
What Pleasant Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Pleasant Township → 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.