Best Public Schools in Berne, IN

Summary:

The city of Berne, Indiana is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: South Adams Elementary School, South Adams High School, and South Adams Middle School. These schools are part of the South Adams Schools district, which is ranked 57th out of 380 districts in Indiana and has a 4-star rating, indicating a consistent level of quality across the district.

Among the standout schools in the area, South Adams High School shines, ranking 54th out of 429 Indiana high schools in 2024-2025 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school boasts an impressive 88.4% four-year graduation rate in 2023-2024 and strong performance in ILEARN Biology and SAT subject tests, with over 50% proficiency in most areas. South Adams Middle School also stands out, ranking 128th out of 480 Indiana middle schools in 2024-2025 and maintaining relatively high proficiency rates in ILEARN Math and Science, exceeding state averages in many grade levels.

While the schools in Berne, Indiana demonstrate overall strong performance, there are areas for improvement. All three schools have a concerning 17.8% chronic absenteeism rate in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 41.92% at the high school to 50.68% at the middle school. The district and individual schools may need to focus on addressing these challenges to ensure continued academic success for all students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)							ILEARN Math (2025)							ILEARN Science (2025)			ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	ILEARN Biology (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	ILEARN Biology End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Adams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1012 Starfire Way	Berne	46711	Adams County	South Adams Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 589-1101	671	48	14.1	49.3%	583 (86.9%)	3 (0.4%)	63 (9.4%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.9%)	64.8	340^th of 1005 public elementary schools	66.2%		66.3	342^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	66.2%	2			49.0	41.5	36.5				42.2	62.2	58.1	57.7				59.3	41.5		41.5	38.5		$11,729	$2,227	$9,502
South Adams Middle School	Public	6-8	1212 Starfire Way	Berne	46711	Adams County	South Adams Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 589-1102	294	24	12.2	52.4%	245 (83.3%)	2 (0.7%)	38 (12.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	69.4	128^th of 480 public middle schools	73.3%		66.7	161^st of 491 public middle schools	67.2%	33						43.3	34.4	37.2	38.4				50.5	48.4	44.2	47.8		48.5	48.5			$11,182	$1,468	$9,714
South Adams High School	Public	9-12	1000 Parkway St	Berne	46711	Adams County	South Adams Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 589-3131	347	30	11.7	38.9%	283 (81.6%)	3 (0.9%)	53 (15.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	77.1	54^th of 429 public high schools	87.4%		61.8	127^th of 432 public high schools	70.6%	73	55.6	30.6																			71.4	$14,584	$961	$13,623

Cities Near Berne

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bluffton	8.38 mi	4	192^nd
Monroe	8.44 mi	3	65^th
Bryant	9.64 mi	1	168^th
Poneto	13.19 mi	2	191^st
Decatur	14.61 mi	3	147^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.