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Crawford County Schools & Education

School Score

40/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange 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

$5,967

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

40/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#49

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Crawford County

Measured School Summary

Crawford County performs at an average level with a school score of 40/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.

Funding Context

At $5,967 per pupil, Crawford County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 3% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Crawford 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 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

40/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #49 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

0.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$5,967

$460 above the state average

School coverage

6

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Crawford County has 6 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.

Parent decision brief

What Crawford 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

Crawford 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

#49

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 1 points above 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.

Crawford County Community Sch Corp

Elementary to high school visible

1,344 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 2Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Crawford County Community Sch Corp is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Crawford County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Crawford 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.

Intimate School Network in Crawford County

Crawford County operates six public schools under a single unified school district. The network includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. Total enrollment is 1,344 students, making it one of the smaller educational systems in the region.

Unified District Service in Crawford

Crawford County Community School Corporation is the sole district, serving all 1,344 students in the county. There are zero charter schools, maintaining a traditional public school focus across the community. This centralized structure ensures that resources are shared across all six campuses.

Small-Scale Rural Learning Environment

All six schools in the county are located in rural settings, offering a quintessential country school experience. The average school size is just 224 students, ensuring very high levels of individual attention. Crawford County High School, the largest in the area, enrolls only 381 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

6

in Crawford County

Reported Enrollment

1,344

6 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3
Middle1
High2
Other0

1 School District in Crawford County

Crawford County Community Sch Corp

6 schools
1,344 students enrolled

6 Public Schools in Crawford 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 data

Level

Showing 6 of 6 matching schools

Crawford County High School

Crawford County Community Sch Corp

Marengo, 47140 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High381 students

Crawford County Middle School

Crawford County Community Sch Corp

Marengo, 47140 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle296 students

East Crawford Elementary School

Crawford County Community Sch Corp

Milltown, 47145 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary272 students

West Crawford Elementary School

Crawford County Community Sch Corp

Eckerty, 47116 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary184 students

South Crawford Elementary School

Crawford County Community Sch Corp

Leavenworth, 47137 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary164 students

Crawford County Virtual Academy

Crawford County Community Sch Corp

Marengo, 47140 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12Virtual47 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,967

State avg $5,507

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Indiana counties have the highest graduation rates?
Boone County (97.5%), Benton County (97.0%), and Brown County (97.0%) currently lead Indiana among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Indiana?
Across Indiana counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $5,507. The highest current county values are Ohio County ($6,794), DeKalb County ($6,730), and Vigo County ($6,496). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Crawford County?
Crawford County has a school score of 40/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Crawford County?
The high school graduation rate in Crawford County is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Crawford County spend per student?
Crawford County spends $5,967 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Crawford County, Indiana — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Crawford County, Indiana?

Crawford County operates six public schools under a single unified school district. The network includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. Total enrollment is 1,344 students, making it one of the smaller educational systems in the region.

What are the major school districts in Crawford County, Indiana?

Crawford County Community School Corporation is the sole district, serving all 1,344 students in the county. There are zero charter schools, maintaining a traditional public school focus across the community. This centralized structure ensures that resources are shared across all six campuses.

What is the school experience like in Crawford County?

All six schools in the county are located in rural settings, offering a quintessential country school experience. The average school size is just 224 students, ensuring very high levels of individual attention. Crawford County High School, the largest in the area, enrolls only 381 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.