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

No. Use the Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton County?

Start with the 69 listed public schools and 9 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Hamilton County Schools & Education

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

Hamilton County, Indiana

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

School Score

50/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,940

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

50/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#11

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Hamilton County

Measured School Summary

Hamilton County performs at an average level with a school score of 50/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.

Funding Context

At $5,940 per pupil, Hamilton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 28% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Hamilton 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

69 public schools and 9 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

50/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #11 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

95.0%

2.4 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,940

$433 above the state average

School coverage

9 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

Hamilton County has 69 public schools across 9 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 Hamilton 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.

Large multi-district county

Hamilton County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#11

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.

Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Elementary to high school visible

21,612 students

Elementary 13Middle 7High 2Other 0

22 listed schools in this county slice.

Carmel Clay Schools

Elementary to high school visible

16,072 students

Elementary 11Middle 3High 1Other 0

15 listed schools in this county slice.

Noblesville Schools

Elementary to high school visible

10,578 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 1Other 1

11 listed schools in this county slice.

Westfield-Washington Schools

Elementary to high school visible

9,180 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 1Other 1

10 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Hamilton Southeastern Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 22 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 Hamilton County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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.

Indiana's Premier Educational Hub

Hamilton County operates a massive infrastructure of 69 public schools, serving 62,259 students across nine districts. The landscape includes 39 elementary, 16 middle, and 12 high schools. It is one of the most robust and well-funded educational systems in the state.

Massive Districts and School Choices

Hamilton Southeastern Schools is the largest district with 21,612 students, followed by Carmel Clay with 16,072. The county also offers school choice through five charter schools, making up about 7% of the total school count. These large districts provide extensive extracurricular and academic opportunities.

Suburban Excellence and Large Campuses

With 43 suburban and 16 city-based schools, the county has an average school size of 916 students. Carmel High School is a standout, serving 5,192 students and making it one of the largest in the nation. This environment offers a high-energy, collegiate feel for students in the Indianapolis metro area.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Hamilton County

Reported Enrollment

62,259

69 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

7% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary39

Middle16

High12

Other2

9 School Districts in Hamilton County

Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Carmel Clay Schools

Noblesville Schools

Westfield-Washington Schools

Hamilton Heights School Corp

3 schools

2,307 students

Sheridan Community Schools

3 schools

1,080 students

Options Charter Schools

3 schools

933 students

Indiana Agriculture and Technology

1 school

312 students

Excel Center - Noblesville

1 school

185 students

69 Public Schools in Hamilton County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 14 high-enrollment schools; 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 Hamilton County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Carmel High School	Profile	Carmel Clay Schools	Carmel, 46032City: Small	9–12	High	5,192
Fishers High School	Profile	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	Fishers, 46038Suburb: Large	9–12	High	3,674
Hamilton Southeastern HS	Profile	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	Fishers, 46037Suburb: Large	9–12	High	3,450
Noblesville High School	Profile	Noblesville Schools	Noblesville, 46060Suburb: Large	9–12	High	3,227
Westfield High School	Profile	Westfield-Washington Schools	Westfield, 46074Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,665
Westfield Middle School	Profile	Westfield-Washington Schools	Westfield, 46074Suburb: Large	7–8	Middle	1,429
Clay Middle School	Profile	Carmel Clay Schools	Carmel, 46033City: Small	6–8	Middle	1,423
Westfield Intermediate School	Profile	Westfield-Washington Schools	Westfield, 46074Suburb: Large	5–6	Middle	1,420
Noblesville West Middle School	Profile	Noblesville Schools	Noblesville, 46062Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,402
Creekside Middle School	Profile	Carmel Clay Schools	Carmel, 46032City: Small	6–8	Middle	1,349
Hamilton SE Int and Jr High Sch	Profile	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	Fishers, 46037Rural: Fringe	5–8	Middle	1,269
Noblesville East Middle School	Profile	Noblesville Schools	Noblesville, 46060Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,082
Carmel Middle School	Profile	Carmel Clay Schools	Carmel, 46032City: Small	6–8	Middle	1,064
Fall Creek Junior High	Profile	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	Fishers, 46037Suburb: Large	7–8	Middle	1,002
Hinkle Creek Elementary School	Record	Noblesville Schools	Noblesville, 46062Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	927
Hamilton Heights Elementary School	Record	Hamilton Heights School Corp	Arcadia, 46030Suburb: Large	PK–4	Primary	901
Riverside Junior High	Record	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	Fishers, 46038Suburb: Large	7–8	Middle	895
Noble Crossing Elementary School	Record	Noblesville Schools	Noblesville, 46062Suburb: Large	PK–5	Primary	894
Riverside Intermediate School	Record	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	Fishers, 46038Suburb: Large	5–6	Middle	866
Fall Creek Intermediate School	Record	Hamilton Southeastern Schools	Fishers, 46037Suburb: Large	5–6	Middle	865

Carmel High School

Carmel Clay Schools

Carmel, 46032 / City: Small

Profile9–12High5,192 students

Fishers High School

Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Fishers, 46038 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,674 students

Hamilton Southeastern HS

Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Fishers, 46037 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,450 students

Noblesville High School

Noblesville Schools

Noblesville, 46060 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,227 students

Westfield High School

Westfield-Washington Schools

Westfield, 46074 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,665 students

Westfield Middle School

Westfield-Washington Schools

Westfield, 46074 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–8Middle1,429 students

Clay Middle School

Carmel Clay Schools

Carmel, 46033 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,423 students

Westfield Intermediate School

Westfield-Washington Schools

Westfield, 46074 / Suburb: Large

Profile5–6Middle1,420 students

Noblesville West Middle School

Noblesville Schools

Noblesville, 46062 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,402 students

Creekside Middle School

Carmel Clay Schools

Carmel, 46032 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,349 students

Hamilton SE Int and Jr High Sch

Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Fishers, 46037 / Rural: Fringe

Profile5–8Middle1,269 students

Noblesville East Middle School

Noblesville Schools

Noblesville, 46060 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,082 students

Carmel Middle School

Carmel Clay Schools

Carmel, 46032 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,064 students

Fall Creek Junior High

Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Fishers, 46037 / Suburb: Large

Profile7–8Middle1,002 students

Hinkle Creek Elementary School

Noblesville Schools

Noblesville, 46062 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary927 students

Hamilton Heights Elementary School

Hamilton Heights School Corp

Arcadia, 46030 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–4Primary901 students

Riverside Junior High

Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Fishers, 46038 / Suburb: Large

Record7–8Middle895 students

Noble Crossing Elementary School

Noblesville Schools

Noblesville, 46062 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–5Primary894 students

Riverside Intermediate School

Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Fishers, 46038 / Suburb: Large

Record5–6Middle866 students

Fall Creek Intermediate School

Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Fishers, 46037 / Suburb: Large

Record5–6Middle865 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,940

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 Hamilton County?

Hamilton County has a school score of 50/100, 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 Hamilton County?

The high school graduation rate in Hamilton County is 95.0%, 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 Hamilton County spend per student?

Hamilton County spends $5,940 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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