Indiana Schools & Education
School quality and education data for all 92 counties.
Avg Graduation Rate
92.6%
Avg Per-Pupil Spending
$5,507
Avg School Score
39/100
Total Schools
1,921
426 districts
State Overview
About Schools in Indiana
Indiana Outpaces National Graduation Rates on Lean Budgets
Indiana boasts a graduation rate of 92.6%, significantly higher than the national average of 87.0%. Despite this academic success, the state spends only $5,507 per pupil, which is less than half of the $13,000 national benchmark.
Wide Disparities Across 92 Hoosier Counties
Graduation rates fluctuate wildly across Indiana's 92 counties, ranging from a high of 97.5% in Boone County to 77.2% in Randolph County. School scores mirror this divide, with a 14.5-point gap separating the state's highest and lowest performing districts.
High Efficiency Despite Low Per-Pupil Spending
With an average school score of 51.7, Indiana slightly outperforms the national median of 50.0 while maintaining some of the lowest spending levels in the country. The state demonstrates a high return on investment, delivering a 92.6% graduation rate on a modest $5,507 per-pupil budget.
Ohio, Benton, and Brown Counties Lead the State
Ohio County takes the top spot with a 55.7 school score and a 95.0% graduation rate fueled by state-high $6,794 per-pupil spending. Benton and Brown counties follow closely, both achieving impressive 97.0% graduation rates while maintaining scores above 55.
Strong Academic Outcomes for Indiana Families
Indiana remains a strong choice for education, offering graduation rates that beat the national average by over five percentage points. Families seeking the best results should look toward Ohio or Boone counties, where performance and investment levels peak.
Top Performing School Counties
All Indiana Counties
— = data pending from NCES pipeline.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.