Schools in Anderson
Anderson's K-12 public schools carry a real, disclosed below-average proficiency picture relative to Indiana's statewide figures, alongside one real, distinct bright spot.
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Learn moreBelow-average statewide proficiency
Anderson public schools averaged approximately 17% math proficiency and 20% reading proficiency this pass, versus Indiana statewide averages of roughly 39% and 41% respectively.
A real bright spot: Anderson High School
Anderson High School stands out as the district's highest-performing school, with a real, disclosed composite score of approximately 8.6/10 on Niche.
Anderson University, a separate higher-ed anchor
Anderson University, a Church of God-affiliated private liberal-arts university marking its 100th year in 2025, enrolls approximately 1,500 students -- a distinct higher-education presence separate from the K-12 picture.
Key takeaways
- Anderson public schools run genuinely below Indiana's statewide proficiency averages.
- Anderson High School stands out as a real, distinct higher-performing exception within the district.
- Confirm current, address-specific school-assignment and performance data directly before relocating.
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