Carroll County Schools & Education
Carroll County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
23/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
89.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$4,928
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
23/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#83
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Carroll County
Measured School Summary
Carroll County faces educational challenges with a school score of 23/100 and a graduation rate of 89.2%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $4,928 per pupil, Carroll County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 40% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Carroll 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
6 public schools and 2 districts 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
23/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #83 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
89.2%
3.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$4,928
$579 below the state average
School coverage
6
2 districts 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
Carroll County has 6 public schools across 2 districts, 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 Carroll 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
Carroll 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
#83
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 16 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.
Delphi Community School Corp
Elementary to high school visible
1,361 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Carroll Consolidated School Corp
Elementary to high school visible
1,043 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Carroll Consolidated School Corp 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 Carroll County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Carroll County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Carroll 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.
Carroll County's Rural-Town School Split
Carroll County supports six public schools organized into two distinct districts to serve 2,404 total students. The infrastructure is evenly distributed across two elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. This balanced layout ensures that students from both town and rural areas have equitable access to every level of education.
Two Districts Serving Distinct Communities
Delphi Community School Corp is the larger of the two districts with 1,361 students, followed by Carroll Consolidated at 1,043. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a 100% traditional public school enrollment. These two districts provide the primary academic and athletic hubs for their respective halves of the county.
A Peaceful Rural Educational Environment
Five of the county's six schools are located in rural settings, with only one situated in a town. Delphi Community Elementary is the largest school with 623 students, while Carroll Senior High is the smallest high school with just 346 students. The average school size of 401 students ensures a manageable, community-oriented atmosphere for all grade levels.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Carroll County
Reported Enrollment
2,404
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Carroll County
Delphi Community School Corp
Carroll Consolidated School Corp
6 Public Schools in Carroll 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delphi Community Elementary School | Record | Delphi Community School Corp | Delphi, 46923Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 623 |
| Carroll Elementary School | Record | Carroll Consolidated School Corp | Flora, 46929Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 548 |
| Delphi Community High School | Record | Delphi Community School Corp | Delphi, 46923Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 405 |
| Carroll Senior High School | Record | Carroll Consolidated School Corp | Flora, 46929Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 346 |
| Delphi Community Middle School | Record | Delphi Community School Corp | Delphi, 46923Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 333 |
| Carroll Junior High School | Record | Carroll Consolidated School Corp | Flora, 46929Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 149 |
Delphi Community Elementary School
Delphi Community School Corp
Delphi, 46923 / Town: Fringe
Carroll Elementary School
Carroll Consolidated School Corp
Flora, 46929 / Rural: Distant
Delphi Community High School
Delphi Community School Corp
Delphi, 46923 / Rural: Fringe
Carroll Senior High School
Carroll Consolidated School Corp
Flora, 46929 / Rural: Distant
Delphi Community Middle School
Delphi Community School Corp
Delphi, 46923 / Rural: Fringe
Carroll Junior High School
Carroll Consolidated School Corp
Flora, 46929 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$4,928
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Carroll County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Carroll County, Indiana?
Carroll County supports six public schools organized into two distinct districts to serve 2,404 total students. The infrastructure is evenly distributed across two elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. This balanced layout ensures that students from both town and rural areas have equitable access to every level of education.
What are the major school districts in Carroll County, Indiana?
Delphi Community School Corp is the larger of the two districts with 1,361 students, followed by Carroll Consolidated at 1,043. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a 100% traditional public school enrollment. These two districts provide the primary academic and athletic hubs for their respective halves of the county.
What is the school experience like in Carroll County?
Five of the county's six schools are located in rural settings, with only one situated in a town. Delphi Community Elementary is the largest school with 623 students, while Carroll Senior High is the smallest high school with just 346 students. The average school size of 401 students ensures a manageable, community-oriented atmosphere for all grade levels.
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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.