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Greenwood

"Smocktown"

The first inhabitants of the area currently known as Greenwood were the Delaware Indians (Lenape). In 1818, the Treaty of St. Mary's opened central Indiana to European American settlement, and by 1823 the first cabin in northern Johnson County was erected by settlers John B. and Isaac Smock on land currently occupied by Greenwood Park Mall. Greenwood was first known as "Smocktown" or "Smock's Settlement" in honor of the Smock brothers, and became "Greenfield" in 1825. Since this clashed with another Greenfield located in Hancock County, the name of the settlement was changed to Greenwood. Some claim the town's name was in honor of Samuel Greenwood, who platted the community in 1872.

Greenwood is a city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 49,791 at the 2010 Census, and increased to 56,545 in the Census 2016 estimates. Greenwood is located between Indiana State Road 37 and Interstate 65. The city shares a border with Indianapolis and is the most populous suburb in the southern portion of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Area.

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Schools

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Three public school corporations serve Greenwood residents: Greenwood Community School Corporation, Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation, and Center Grove Community School Corporation.

Greenwood Community School Corporation

605 West Smith Valley Road Greenwood, IN 46142 Phone: 317-889-4060

Superintendent: Dr. Kent DeKoninck/Asst. Superintendent: S. Todd Pritchett, Ed.S.

High School: Greenwood Community High School

615 West Smith Valley Road Greenwood IN 46142 Phone: 317-889-4000

1,006 students, or 85.8% of the student population at Greenwood Community High School identify as Caucasian, making up the largest segment of the student body. A typical school in Greenwood is made up of 61.5% Caucasian students, so Greenwood Community High School has a drastically different ethnic distribution compared to other schools in the city

The Class of 2013 had 94% of its students graduate, which was the highest graduation rate from 2011 to 2015. Despite the decline since 2013, the average graduation rate over the most recent 5 years is still higher than the average graduation rate for Indiana during that time. Average graduation rate from 2011 to 2015:Greenwood Community High School: 92% Indiana: 87%

Middle School: Greenwood Community Middle School

1584 Averitt Road Greenwood, IN 46143 Phone: 317-889-4040

12% of all students at Greenwood Middle School are enrolled in the Gifted & Talented (G&T) Program, which is smaller than the median across all reported middle schools in Indiana (14%). This school's G&T program is average compared to the median for all reported middle schools nationally, (9%).

Elementary Schools: Southwest Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School, V.O. Isom Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School

Center Grove Community School Corporation

4800 West Stones Crossing Road Greenwood IN 46143 Phone: (317) 881-9326

Center Grove High School (also known as CG) is a high school located in Greenwood, Indiana. A part of Center Grove Community School Corporation, it serves western Greenwood and most of Bargersville.

Middle Schools: Center Grove Middle School Central, Center Grove Middle School North

Elementary Schools: Center Grove Elementary School, North Grove Elementary School, Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Sugar Grove Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School

Private schools: Our Lady of Greenwood – Preschool – 8th grade, St. Francis and Clare Catholic School – Preschool – 8th grade, Greenwood Christian Academy – K-12, Suburban Christian School – Preschool – 12th grade

Culture

Located at 1251 Hwy 31 North, at the intersection of US 31 North and County Line Road, the Greenwood Park Mall offers a nice mix of indoor and outdoor shopping and dining, and serves as an economic anchor for the south side of greater Indianapolis, including the nearby communities of Greenwood, Whiteland, Franklin and Center Grove.

As a bedroom community for Indianapolis, Greenwood is a popular destination for families seeking homes in the Central Indiana Region. In 2013, Greenwood ranked fifth in a list of the top ten most affordable suburbs in the U.S. by real estate blog Movoto.com. In 2014, Johnson County was one of eight counties across the country profiled by CNN Money in their "Where the Middle Class Thrives" series.

As of the census of 2010, there were 49,791 people, 19,615 households, and 12,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,345.3 inhabitants per square mile (905.5/km2). There were 21,339 housing units at an average density of 1,005.1 per square mile (388.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.1% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 3.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.1% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

The city of Greenwood is somewhat of a golfer’s haven, with high-caliber courses designed for every level of experience, including Dye’s Walk Country Club, which represents the the first nine holes Pete Dye ever designed.

Community/Crime/Police

It's not surprising to hear so many people talking about Greenwood, the “City of Pride and Progress.” Like our metropolitan neighbor to the north, we’re growing – but without the growing pains. Here, commutes and traffic are a little easier. We focus on schools, family and fun. People love Greenwood for our positive, welcoming, authentic nature. We’re a safe, accessible, tight-knit community with friendly residents and a can-do attitude. It’ll cost you less to live here, and we’re very proud of that.

Greenwood is ideally located, sharing a border with Indianapolis’ south side, so there is always something to do. Minutes away, we have the Colts, Pacers, NCAA championships, a great symphony and cultural attractions -- all with a warm, welcoming community to call home. We have top-rated schools, with state-ranked programs from football to robotics to marching band. Our parks system is absolutely terrific, with recreational facilities from Kid City, our STEM-tailored, year-round indoor play zone for children, to Freedom Springs Aquatic Center, to miles and miles of trails.

Greenwood’s economy is strong and growing steadily, providing an ideal climate for business growth and development. We’re proud to have a skilled workforce and thriving businesses in advanced manufacturing, consulting, logistics and service industries. We celebrate a diverse community of locally owned businesses as well, including several fun restaurants and a legendary ice cream shop. And you can’t forget about the Greenwood Park Mall, a major destination for shoppers with more than 150 stores and restaurants.

Crime

The overall crime rate in Greenwood is 44% higher than the national average. For every 100,000 people, there are 11.3 daily crimes that occur in Greenwood. Greenwood is safer than 24% of the cities in the United States. In Greenwood you have a 1 in 25 chance of becoming a victim of any crime. The number of total year over year crimes in Greenwood has increased by 6%.

Police

186 Surina Way Greenwood, IN 46143 Phone: 317-882-9191

Chief of Police: John Laut, Chief police@greenwood.in.gov

Mission: To serve and protect, and to always do so with professionalism, skill, character and honor. With more than 60 officers, the Greenwood Police Department helps to ensure the safety and stability of our community.

Transportation

According to Greenwood's most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, there were 209.6 miles of public streets within the city limits as of 2015 Major east-west arterial routes in Greenwood are not numbered and include County Line Road, Fry Road, Main Street, Smith Valley Road, Stop 18 Road, and Worthsville Road. Greenwood's system of east-west streets and roads link residents and businesses in White River Township with the business and neighborhoods adjacent to Interstate 65.

Most major north-south corridors in Greenwood are numbered and are not property of the city. U.S. 31, State Road 135, and Interstate 65 serve as the major north-south routes in the city. Greenwood does own and maintain three secondary corridors east of U.S. 31: Madison Avenue connects the Greenwood Park Mall to the Old Town Historic District; Emerson Avenue serves as a major commercial and business corridor and connects St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis to Smith Valley Road; Graham Road, located east of Interstate 65 connects County Line Road to Worthsville Road and serves several large distribution centers.

As of 2015, three interstate exits connected Greenwood to Interstate 65. The most recent interchange, the Worthsville Road Exit, features a diverging diamond traffic design, The diverging diamond at Worthsville Road is one of two such installations in Indiana. The remaining two interchanges, Main Street and County Line Road, follow conventional design standards and serve major commercial and industrial zones.