White River Township’s public schools outscore 95% of Indiana districts
On the state math tests, 60% of White River Township’s students scored proficient, above the Indiana average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving White River 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.
White River Township’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 62% and math 60% in spring 2022, against 41% and 38% statewide; 97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $10,911 per student, against $13,688 across Indiana (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Six elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi School (private), Greenwood Christian Academy High School (private) and Center Grove Montessori (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 White River Township’s grade
A+: better than 95% of Indiana school districts, #22 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 White River Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in White River Township · depends on your address
Sugar Grove Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 817 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 739 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
6th grade in White River Township · depends on your address
Center Grove Middle School Central
Grades 6–8 · 1,278 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
Center Grove Middle School North
Grades 6–8 · 1,080 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
7th grade in White River Township · depends on your address
Center Grove Middle School Central
Grades 6–8 · 1,278 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
Center Grove Middle School North
Grades 6–8 · 1,080 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
8th grade in White River Township · depends on your address
Center Grove Middle School Central
Grades 6–8 · 1,278 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
Center Grove Middle School North
Grades 6–8 · 1,080 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
9th grade in White River Township
Center Grove High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,956 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
10th grade in White River Township
Center Grove High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,956 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
11th grade in White River Township
Center Grove High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,956 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
12th grade in White River Township
Center Grove High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,956 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Greenwood
White River Township’s public schools are run by Center Grove Community School Corporation, which also serves Bargersville and Greenwood. 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 above the state in reading
White River Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Indiana towns that share White River Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| White River Township | A+ | Center Grove Community School Corporation |
| Bargersville | A+ | Center Grove Community School Corporation |
| Harrison | B+ | Mooresville Consolidated School Corporation |
| Union | B | Franklin Community School Corporation |
| Indianapolis | — | — |
| Perry | B | Perry Township Metropolitan |
| Madison | B+ | Mooresville Consolidated School Corporation |
| Pleasant | B+ | Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation PK–12 · Greenwood Community School Corporation PK–12 |
| Greenwood | A | Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation PK–12 · Greenwood Community School Corporation PK–12 · Center Grove Community School Corporation PK–12 |
2 of the 8 neighbors share Center Grove Community School Corporation with White River Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in White River Township
12 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 White River Township’s schools
Are White River Township’s schools good?
By Indiana’s own tests, yes: the public schools White River Township children attend outscore 95% of Indiana’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #22 of 592 Indiana towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 96%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is White River Township in?
Center Grove Community School Corporation, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 9,736 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
Where do White River Township kids go to high school?
Center Grove High School in Greenwood, with 2,956 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is White River Township’s graduation rate?
97% of the class of 2023 in Center Grove Community School Corporation graduated in four years, against 88% across Indiana.
How much does White River Township spend per student?
$10,911 in Center Grove Community School Corporation (FY2024), against $13,688 across Indiana. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in White River Township?
Yes: Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 403 students), Greenwood Christian Academy High School (religious, grades 9–12, 222 students) and Center Grove Montessori (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 73 students).
Parents talk
What White River Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near White River 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.