Griffith Public Schools School District
School District · Griffith, Indiana
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,132
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,132
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Evaluating Griffith Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Griffith Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Beiriger Elementary School
Griffith · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
Griffith · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Griffth Jr/sr High School
Griffith · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#216 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,132
+$1,770 vs Indiana median
District size
1,997 students
Typical than Indiana median
The short answer
Griffith Public Schools ranks #216 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Griffith Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Beiriger Elementary School (6.3/10), Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School (5.7/10), and Griffth Jr/sr High School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Griffith Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beiriger Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Griffth Jr/sr High School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Griffith Public Schools
Griffith Public Schools is a Griffith, Indiana school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,997 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1. The district invests $14,132 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Griffith Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Beiriger Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Griffith Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 59.4% and ELA proficiency of 61.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Griffith Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Griffith Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Griffith Public Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Griffith
- Total Enrollment
- 1,997
- Teachers (FTE)
- 142
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Griffith Public Schools?
Griffith Public Schools has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Griffith Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Griffith Public Schools is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Griffith Public Schools?
Griffith Public Schools spends $14,132 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Griffith Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Griffith Public Schools is 14.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Griffith Public Schools?
Beiriger Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Griffith Public Schools with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Griffith Public Schools?
Across schools in Griffith Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Griffith Public Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Griffith Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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