Crawford County Schools & Education
Crawford County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
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
1 School District in Crawford County
Crawford County Community Sch Corp
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 dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County High School | Record | Crawford County Community Sch Corp | Marengo, 47140Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 381 |
| Crawford County Middle School | Record | Crawford County Community Sch Corp | Marengo, 47140Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 296 |
| East Crawford Elementary School | Record | Crawford County Community Sch Corp | Milltown, 47145Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 272 |
| West Crawford Elementary School | Record | Crawford County Community Sch Corp | Eckerty, 47116Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 184 |
| South Crawford Elementary School | Record | Crawford County Community Sch Corp | Leavenworth, 47137Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 164 |
| Crawford County Virtual Academy | Record | Crawford County Community Sch Corp | Marengo, 47140Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Virtual | 47 |
Crawford County High School
Crawford County Community Sch Corp
Marengo, 47140 / Rural: Distant
Crawford County Middle School
Crawford County Community Sch Corp
Marengo, 47140 / Rural: Distant
East Crawford Elementary School
Crawford County Community Sch Corp
Milltown, 47145 / Rural: Distant
West Crawford Elementary School
Crawford County Community Sch Corp
Eckerty, 47116 / Rural: Remote
South Crawford Elementary School
Crawford County Community Sch Corp
Leavenworth, 47137 / Rural: Distant
Crawford County Virtual Academy
Crawford County Community Sch Corp
Marengo, 47140 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,967
State avg $5,507
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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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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.