Very Good
#537 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 29% in state
Highland Hills Middle School
Middle School · New Albany-floyd Co Con Sch · Georgetown, IN
A New Albany-floyd Co Con Sch middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
3492 Edwardsville Galena Rd, Georgetown, IN 47122
- Math 59% vs IN 39% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland Hills Middle School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highland Hills Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Louisville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low158/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,034
Median home value
$268,200
Median rent
$902/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 5–8 | Not available | 810 | Compare → |
| Nathaniel Scribner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 5–8 | Not available | 898 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New Albany-floyd Co Con Sch
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #9 of 14
- District spending per student
- $13,175NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Hills Middle School is listed in New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Hills Middle School
Highland Hills Middle School is a public middle school in Georgetown, IN, part of New Albany-floyd Co Con Sch, serving approximately 1,663 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #537 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Hills Middle School
What grades does Highland Hills Middle School serve?
Highland Hills Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Highland Hills Middle School?
Highland Hills Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,663 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Hills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Hills Middle School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Hills Middle School rank in IN?
Highland Hills Middle School ranks #537 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Highland Hills Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Hills Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Highland Hills Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Hills Middle School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Highland Hills Middle School a charter school?
No, Highland Hills Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Hills Middle School a Title I school?
No, Highland Hills Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Hills Middle School?
20.1% of students at Highland Hills Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,663
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 87
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Floyd County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (812) 542-8501
- Area population (ZIP 47122)
- 11,230
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47122; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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