Best Public Schools in Decatur, IN

Summary:

The city of Decatur, Indiana is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Bellmont Elementary, Bellmont Senior High School, and Bellmont Middle School. These schools are part of the North Adams Community Schools district.

Among the three schools, Bellmont Senior High School stands out as the highest performing, consistently ranking in the top 15% of Indiana high schools over the past three years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an 88.4% 4-year graduation rate and relatively low chronic absenteeism at 17.8%. In contrast, Bellmont Elementary and Bellmont Middle School have lower statewide rankings, with 2-3 star ratings from SchoolDigger.

Across the three schools, there are some notable trends. While Bellmont Senior High School outperforms district and state averages on standardized tests, Bellmont Elementary and Bellmont Middle School lag behind. Additionally, all three schools have high chronic absenteeism rates around 17-18%, well above the state average. Spending per student also varies, with Bellmont Senior High School spending the most at $14,989 per student.

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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
Bellmont Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 North Adams Dr	Decatur	46733	Adams County	North Adams Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 724-3137	274	23	12.1	47.4%	218 (79.6%)	6 (2.2%)	37 (13.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	62.1	168^th of 480 public middle schools	65.0%		58.1	200^th of 491 public middle schools	59.3%	32						41.7	40.7	42.6	41.7				36.9	46.5	33.0	38.6		35.7	35.7			$12,874	$1,889	$10,985
Bellmont Senior High School	Public	9-12	1000 North Adams Dr	Decatur	46733	Adams County	North Adams Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(260) 724-7121	613	49	12.6	32.5%	522 (85.2%)	10 (1.6%)	63 (10.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	13 (2.1%)	76	56^th of 429 public high schools	86.9%		76.8	55^th of 432 public high schools	87.3%	1	69.3	34.7																			48.6	$14,989	$1,893	$13,096
Bellmont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 North Adams Drive	Decatur	46733	Adams County	North Adams Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 724-3633	684	52	13.1	54.8%	526 (76.9%)	19 (2.8%)	78 (11.4%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.7%)	47.4	544^th of 1005 public elementary schools	45.9%		43.4	592^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	41.4%	48			37.0	37.8	39.8				38.2	45.0	46.9	23.5				38.5	36.7		36.7	42.9		$11,404	$2,441	$8,963

Cities Near Decatur

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Monroe	5.8 mi	3	65^th
Monroeville	10.27 mi	2	309^th
Bluffton	12.5 mi	4	192^nd
Berne	12.74 mi	3	94^th
Ossian	12.8 mi	3	68^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.