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Best-Resourced Schools in Greencastle, IN

8 public K-12 schools in Greencastle from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

8 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Greencastle's 8 public schools is Greencastle High School, scoring 28/100, against a city average of 42.3/100. Computed live across every Greencastle campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Greencastle, IN, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

8
Schools
2,775
Students
42.3/100
Avg Quality
14.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Greencastle Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Greencastle, IN enrolls 2,775 students across 8 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 14.6:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 42.3/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Greencastle on this index is Greencastle High School, at 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 497 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Greencastle spans 2 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Greencastle High School accounts for 17.9% of all Greencastle public-school enrollment

That concentration means Greencastle-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: High. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Greencastle school enrollment varies 3.1× across entities

Greencastle school enrollment ranges from 160 students (lowest) to 497 students (highest), a spread of 337 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous school portfolio for a city this size. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Greencastle student-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Greencastle is typically wider than the Greencastle-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Greencastle, IN?

The highest-ranked school in Greencastle is Greencastle High School with a quality score of 28/100. There are 8 public schools in Greencastle with 2,775 total students.

How many schools are in Greencastle, IN?

Greencastle has 8 public schools with a total enrollment of 2,775 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 14.6:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.