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

No. Use the Hendricks 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 Hendricks 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 Hendricks County?

Start with the 46 listed public schools and 6 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Hendricks County Schools & Education

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

Hendricks County, Indiana

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

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

96.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

96.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,203

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#20

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Hendricks County

Measured School Summary

Hendricks County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.7%.

Funding Context

At $5,203 per pupil, Hendricks County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 24% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Hendricks 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

46 public schools and 6 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

48/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #20 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

96.7%

4.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,203

$304 below the state average

School coverage

6 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

Hendricks County has 46 public schools across 6 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 Hendricks 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

Hendricks 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

#20

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.

Avon Community School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

10,542 students

Elementary 6Middle 4High 1Other 1

12 listed schools in this county slice.

Brownsburg Community School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

10,172 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 1Other 1

11 listed schools in this county slice.

Plainfield Community School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

5,854 students

Elementary 5Middle 1High 1Other 2

9 listed schools in this county slice.

Danville Community School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

2,631 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Avon Community School Corp 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 Hendricks County?

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

Hendricks County’s Large-Scale Education

Hendricks County manages a robust system of 46 schools serving 32,704 students across six districts. The infrastructure includes 25 elementary, 10 middle, and six high schools. This extensive network supports one of the fastest-growing populations in the state.

Major Suburban Districts Lead the Way

Avon Community School Corp and Brownsburg Community School Corp are the giants of the county, serving 10,542 and 10,172 students respectively. Plainfield Community School Corp also provides significant capacity with 5,854 students. There are no charter schools, as the traditional public districts are highly sought after.

Suburban Life and High-Capacity Campuses

The county is predominantly suburban with 34 schools in these locales, resulting in a large average school size of 711 students. Avon High School and Brownsburg High School both serve over 3,000 students, offering massive facilities and diverse academic tracks. Families here enjoy modern campuses with extensive resources.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Hendricks County

Reported Enrollment

32,704

46 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary25

Middle10

High6

Other5

6 School Districts in Hendricks County

Avon Community School Corp

Brownsburg Community School Corp

Plainfield Community School Corp

Danville Community School Corp

4 schools

2,631 students

North West Hendricks Schools

5 schools

1,966 students

Mill Creek Community Sch Corp

5 schools

1,539 students

46 Public Schools in Hendricks County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 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 Hendricks County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Avon High School	Profile	Avon Community School Corp	Avon, 46123Suburb: Large	9–12	High	3,348
Brownsburg High School	Profile	Brownsburg Community School Corp	Brownsburg, 46112Suburb: Large	9–12	High	3,177
Plainfield High School	Profile	Plainfield Community School Corp	Plainfield, 46168Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,782
Plainfield Community Middle School	Profile	Plainfield Community School Corp	Plainfield, 46168Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,370
Brownsburg East Middle School	Profile	Brownsburg Community School Corp	Brownsburg, 46112Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,340
Brownsburg West Middle School	Profile	Brownsburg Community School Corp	Brownsburg, 46112Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,043
Avon Middle School North	Record	Avon Community School Corp	Avon, 46123Suburb: Large	7–8	Middle	854
Avon Intermediate School East	Record	Avon Community School Corp	Avon, 46123Suburb: Large	5–6	Middle	849
Avon Middle School South	Record	Avon Community School Corp	Avon, 46123Suburb: Large	7–8	Middle	835
Danville Middle School	Record	Danville Community School Corp	Danville, 46122Rural: Fringe	5–8	Middle	805
Avon Intermediate School West	Record	Avon Community School Corp	Avon, 46123Suburb: Large	5–6	Middle	793
Danville Community High School	Record	Danville Community School Corp	Danville, 46122Suburb: Large	9–12	High	788
Brown Elementary School	Record	Brownsburg Community School Corp	Brownsburg, 46112Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	765
Maple Elementary School	Record	Avon Community School Corp	Avon, 46123Suburb: Large	KG–4	Primary	714
Cedar Elementary School	Record	Avon Community School Corp	Avon, 46123Suburb: Large	KG–4	Primary	703
Lincoln Elementary School	Record	Brownsburg Community School Corp	Brownsburg, 46112Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	658
White Lick Elementary School	Record	Brownsburg Community School Corp	Brownsburg, 46112Suburb: Large	KG–5	Primary	658
River Birch Elementary School	Record	Avon Community School Corp	Avon, 46123Rural: Fringe	KG–4	Primary	655
North Elementary School	Record	Danville Community School Corp	Danville, 46122Suburb: Large	PK–2	Primary	650
Tri-West Senior High School	Record	North West Hendricks Schools	Lizton, 46149Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	615

Avon High School

Avon Community School Corp

Avon, 46123 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,348 students

Brownsburg High School

Brownsburg Community School Corp

Brownsburg, 46112 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,177 students

Plainfield High School

Plainfield Community School Corp

Plainfield, 46168 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,782 students

Plainfield Community Middle School

Plainfield Community School Corp

Plainfield, 46168 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,370 students

Brownsburg East Middle School

Brownsburg Community School Corp

Brownsburg, 46112 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,340 students

Brownsburg West Middle School

Brownsburg Community School Corp

Brownsburg, 46112 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,043 students

Avon Middle School North

Avon Community School Corp

Avon, 46123 / Suburb: Large

Record7–8Middle854 students

Avon Intermediate School East

Avon Community School Corp

Avon, 46123 / Suburb: Large

Record5–6Middle849 students

Avon Middle School South

Avon Community School Corp

Avon, 46123 / Suburb: Large

Record7–8Middle835 students

Danville Middle School

Danville Community School Corp

Danville, 46122 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle805 students

Avon Intermediate School West

Avon Community School Corp

Avon, 46123 / Suburb: Large

Record5–6Middle793 students

Danville Community High School

Danville Community School Corp

Danville, 46122 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High788 students

Brown Elementary School

Brownsburg Community School Corp

Brownsburg, 46112 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary765 students

Maple Elementary School

Avon Community School Corp

Avon, 46123 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–4Primary714 students

Cedar Elementary School

Avon Community School Corp

Avon, 46123 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–4Primary703 students

Lincoln Elementary School

Brownsburg Community School Corp

Brownsburg, 46112 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary658 students

White Lick Elementary School

Brownsburg Community School Corp

Brownsburg, 46112 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–5Primary658 students

River Birch Elementary School

Avon Community School Corp

Avon, 46123 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–4Primary655 students

North Elementary School

Danville Community School Corp

Danville, 46122 / Suburb: Large

RecordPK–2Primary650 students

Tri-West Senior High School

North West Hendricks Schools

Lizton, 46149 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High615 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,203

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 Hendricks County?

Hendricks County has a school score of 48/100, 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 Hendricks County?

The high school graduation rate in Hendricks County is 96.7%, 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 Hendricks County spend per student?

Hendricks County spends $5,203 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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