Can I use Delaware County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Delaware County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Delaware County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Delaware County?

Start with the 35 listed public schools and 11 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Delaware County Schools & Education

Name: Delaware County, Indiana Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Delaware County, Indiana

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

94.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

94.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,483

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#41

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Delaware County

Measured School Summary

Delaware County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.1%.

Funding Context

At $5,483 per pupil, Delaware County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 12% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Delaware 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

35 public schools and 11 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

44/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #41 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

94.1%

1.5 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,483

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

11 districts 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

Delaware County has 35 public schools across 11 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Delaware 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.

Mixed school landscape

Delaware County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#41

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.

Muncie Community Schools

Elementary to high school visible

5,080 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 1Other 3

12 listed schools in this county slice.

Yorktown Community Schools

Elementary to high school visible

2,719 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Delaware Community School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

2,594 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp

Elementary to high school visible

1,182 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Muncie Community Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 12 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 Delaware County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Delaware County district systems?

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 Delaware 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 Diverse Network of Delaware Schools

Delaware County operates 35 public schools serving a large student body of 15,570 children. This robust network includes 16 elementary schools, five middle schools, and nine high schools managed by 11 different districts.

Outperforming State and National Graduation Benchmarks

The county boasts an impressive 94.1% graduation rate, outpacing both the state average and the national benchmark of 87%. Educators achieve these results with an average per-pupil spend of $5,483, which aligns closely with Indiana's state average.

Muncie Community Schools Leads the Way

Muncie Community Schools serves as the largest district with 5,080 students across 12 schools. Charter schools represent a small portion of the landscape, with two campuses making up roughly 5.7% of the total school count.

From Urban Centers to Rural Classrooms

The county features a diverse locale mix of 15 city schools and 14 rural schools, offering various learning environments. Muncie Central High School is the largest institution in the county, enrolling 1,326 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Delaware County

Reported Enrollment

15,570

35 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

6% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary16

Middle5

High9

Other5

11 School Districts in Delaware County

Muncie Community Schools

Yorktown Community Schools

4 schools

2,719 students

Delaware Community School Corp

5 schools

2,594 students

Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp

3 schools

1,182 students

Daleville Community Schools

2 schools

1,018 students

Wes-Del Community Schools

3 schools

861 students

Cowan Community School Corp

2 schools

791 students

Burris Laboratory School

1 school

681 students

Excel Center - Muncie

1 school

273 students

Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn

1 school

195 students

35 Public Schools in Delaware County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Delaware County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Muncie Central High School	Profile	Muncie Community Schools	Muncie, 47305City: Small	PK–12	Other	1,326
Yorktown High School	Record	Yorktown Community Schools	Yorktown, 47396Suburb: Small	9–12	High	793
Delta High School	Record	Delaware Community School Corp	Muncie, 47303Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	787
Burris Laboratory School	Record	Burris Laboratory School	Muncie, 47306City: Small	KG–12	Other	681
Yorktown Elementary School	Record	Yorktown Community Schools	Yorktown, 47396Suburb: Small	3–5	Primary	672
Yorktown Middle School	Record	Yorktown Community Schools	Yorktown, 47396Suburb: Small	6–8	Middle	656
Delta Middle School	Record	Delaware Community School Corp	Muncie, 47303Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	633
Royerton Elementary School	Record	Delaware Community School Corp	Muncie, 47303Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	607
Pleasant View Elementary School	Record	Yorktown Community Schools	Yorktown, 47396Suburb: Small	KG–2	Primary	598
Northside Middle School	Record	Muncie Community Schools	Muncie, 47304City: Small	6–8	Middle	583
Daleville Elementary School	Record	Daleville Community Schools	Daleville, 47334Suburb: Small	KG–6	Primary	567
Selma Elementary School	Record	Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp	Selma, 47383Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	562
West View Elementary School	Record	Muncie Community Schools	Muncie, 47304City: Small	PK–5	Primary	479
East Washington Academy	Record	Muncie Community Schools	Muncie, 47305City: Small	PK–5	Primary	468
Daleville Jr-Sr High School	Record	Daleville Community Schools	Daleville, 47334Suburb: Small	7–12	High	451
Grissom Elementary School	Record	Muncie Community Schools	Muncie, 47302City: Small	PK–5	Primary	450
South View Elementary School	Record	Muncie Community Schools	Muncie, 47302City: Small	PK–5	Primary	445
Southside Middle School	Record	Muncie Community Schools	Muncie, 47302City: Small	6–8	Middle	443
Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School	Record	Wes-Del Community Schools	Gaston, 47342Rural: Fringe	6–12	High	430
Cowan Elementary School	Record	Cowan Community School Corp	Muncie, 47302Rural: Fringe	KG–6	Primary	429

Muncie Central High School

Muncie Community Schools

Muncie, 47305 / City: Small

ProfilePK–12Other1,326 students

Yorktown High School

Yorktown Community Schools

Yorktown, 47396 / Suburb: Small

Record9–12High793 students

Delta High School

Delaware Community School Corp

Muncie, 47303 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High787 students

Burris Laboratory School

Muncie, 47306 / City: Small

RecordKG–12Other681 students

Yorktown Elementary School

Yorktown Community Schools

Yorktown, 47396 / Suburb: Small

Record3–5Primary672 students

Yorktown Middle School

Yorktown Community Schools

Yorktown, 47396 / Suburb: Small

Record6–8Middle656 students

Delta Middle School

Delaware Community School Corp

Muncie, 47303 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle633 students

Royerton Elementary School

Delaware Community School Corp

Muncie, 47303 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary607 students

Pleasant View Elementary School

Yorktown Community Schools

Yorktown, 47396 / Suburb: Small

RecordKG–2Primary598 students

Northside Middle School

Muncie Community Schools

Muncie, 47304 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle583 students

Daleville Elementary School

Daleville Community Schools

Daleville, 47334 / Suburb: Small

RecordKG–6Primary567 students

Selma Elementary School

Liberty-Perry Community Sch Corp

Selma, 47383 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary562 students

West View Elementary School

Muncie Community Schools

Muncie, 47304 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary479 students

East Washington Academy

Muncie Community Schools

Muncie, 47305 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary468 students

Daleville Jr-Sr High School

Daleville Community Schools

Daleville, 47334 / Suburb: Small

Record7–12High451 students

Grissom Elementary School

Muncie Community Schools

Muncie, 47302 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary450 students

South View Elementary School

Muncie Community Schools

Muncie, 47302 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary445 students

Southside Middle School

Muncie Community Schools

Muncie, 47302 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle443 students

Wes-Del Middle/Senior High School

Wes-Del Community Schools

Gaston, 47342 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–12High430 students

Cowan Elementary School

Cowan Community School Corp

Muncie, 47302 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary429 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,483

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 Delaware County?

Delaware County has a school score of 44/100, 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 Delaware County?

The high school graduation rate in Delaware County is 94.1%, 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 Delaware County spend per student?

Delaware County spends $5,483 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.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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.

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