Blackford County Schools & Education
Blackford County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,471
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#62
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Blackford County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 36/100, Blackford County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,471 per pupil, Blackford County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Blackford County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
3 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
36/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #62 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
0.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,471
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Blackford County has 3 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Blackford County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Blackford County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#62
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Blackford County Schools
Elementary and high visible
1,496 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Blackford County Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Blackford County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Blackford County, Indiana
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Tight-Knit Educational Hub in Blackford
Blackford County maintains a focused school system with three public facilities serving a total enrollment of 1,496 students. The landscape includes two elementary schools and one junior-senior high school, all governed by a single county-wide district. This streamlined structure ensures that resources are concentrated on a small number of key campuses.
Unified District Serving All Residents
Blackford County Schools operates as the sole district for the region, managing the educational journey of all 1,496 local students. There are no charter or alternative schools, ensuring all public resources stay within the traditional district system. This unified approach allows for a cohesive curriculum as students transition from primary to secondary levels.
Community Schools in a Town Setting
The majority of the county's educational life takes place in town-based locales, with two of the three schools situated in central community areas. Blackford Jr-Sr High is the largest school with 717 students, acting as a major social and academic center. The average school size of 499 students supports a balanced environment that is neither too large nor too secluded.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Blackford County
Reported Enrollment
1,496
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Blackford County
Blackford County Schools
3 Public Schools in Blackford County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackford Jr-Sr High School | Record | Blackford County Schools | Hartford City, 47348Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 717 |
| Blackford Intermediate School | Record | Blackford County Schools | Hartford City, 47348Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 427 |
| Blackford Primary School | Record | Blackford County Schools | Hartford City, 47348Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 352 |
Blackford Jr-Sr High School
Blackford County Schools
Hartford City, 47348 / Rural: Fringe
Blackford Intermediate School
Blackford County Schools
Hartford City, 47348 / Town: Distant
Blackford Primary School
Blackford County Schools
Hartford City, 47348 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,471
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Blackford County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Blackford County, Indiana?
Blackford County maintains a focused school system with three public facilities serving a total enrollment of 1,496 students. The landscape includes two elementary schools and one junior-senior high school, all governed by a single county-wide district. This streamlined structure ensures that resources are concentrated on a small number of key campuses.
What are the major school districts in Blackford County, Indiana?
Blackford County Schools operates as the sole district for the region, managing the educational journey of all 1,496 local students. There are no charter or alternative schools, ensuring all public resources stay within the traditional district system. This unified approach allows for a cohesive curriculum as students transition from primary to secondary levels.
What is the school experience like in Blackford County?
The majority of the county's educational life takes place in town-based locales, with two of the three schools situated in central community areas. Blackford Jr-Sr High is the largest school with 717 students, acting as a major social and academic center. The average school size of 499 students supports a balanced environment that is neither too large nor too secluded.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.