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Kosciusko County Schools & Education

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

96.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

96.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,428

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#15

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Kosciusko County

Measured School Summary

Kosciusko County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.4%.

Funding Context

At $5,428 per pupil, Kosciusko County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 26% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Kosciusko 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

20 public schools and 4 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

49/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #15 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

96.4%

3.8 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,428

$79 below the state average

School coverage

20

4 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

Kosciusko County has 20 public schools across 4 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.

Parent decision brief

What Kosciusko 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

Kosciusko 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

#15

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.

Warsaw Community Schools

Elementary to high school visible

6,734 students

Elementary 8Middle 2High 1Other 0

11 listed schools in this county slice.

Wawasee Community School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

2,838 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Tippecanoe Valley School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

1,394 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Whitko Community School Corp

Elementary school only in this slice

386 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Warsaw Community Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 11 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 Kosciusko County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Kosciusko 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 Kosciusko 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 Comprehensive Network of Public Schools

Kosciusko County supports 11,352 students through 20 public schools distributed among four districts. The infrastructure features 13 elementary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools. This high ratio of elementary schools ensures localized early childhood education across the county.

Warsaw Community Schools Drive Enrollment

Warsaw Community Schools is the dominant district, managing 11 schools and 6,734 students. Wawasee Community School Corp also plays a major role with five schools serving nearly 3,000 students. The county relies entirely on traditional public districts, with 0% of its schools operating under charter status.

Small-Town Feel with Major High Schools

The county features 12 rural schools and 8 town-based schools, providing a quintessential Midwestern educational environment. While the average school size is 568, Warsaw Community High School stands out as a large-scale institution with 2,104 students. Most students experience a mix of quiet rural settings and vibrant town centers.

School Overview

Total Schools

20

in Kosciusko County

Reported Enrollment

11,352

20 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary13
Middle4
High3
Other0

4 School Districts in Kosciusko County

Warsaw Community Schools

Guide
11 schools
6,734 students
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Wawasee Community School Corp

5 schools
2,838 students

Tippecanoe Valley School Corp

4 schools
1,779 students

Whitko Community School Corp

4 schools
1,216 students

20 Public Schools in Kosciusko 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

Level

Showing 20 of 20 matching schools

Warsaw Community High School

Warsaw Community Schools

Warsaw, 46580 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High2,104 students

Wawasee High School

Wawasee Community School Corp

Syracuse, 46567 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High909 students

Tippecanoe Valley High School

Tippecanoe Valley School Corp

Akron, 46910 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High545 students

Edgewood Middle School

Warsaw Community Schools

Warsaw, 46580 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle537 students

Syracuse Elementary School

Wawasee Community School Corp

Syracuse, 46567 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary533 students

Leesburg Elementary School

Warsaw Community Schools

Leesburg, 46538 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary522 students

Wawasee Middle School

Wawasee Community School Corp

Syracuse, 46567 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle507 students

Washington Elementary School

Warsaw Community Schools

Warsaw, 46580 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary504 students

Eisenhower Elementary School

Warsaw Community Schools

Warsaw, 46580 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary478 students

Lakeview Middle School

Warsaw Community Schools

Warsaw, 46580 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle477 students

Madison Elementary School

Warsaw Community Schools

Warsaw, 46582 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary477 students

Lincoln Elementary School

Warsaw Community Schools

Warsaw, 46580 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary457 students

Milford School

Wawasee Community School Corp

Milford, 46542 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–8Primary449 students

Harrison Elementary School

Warsaw Community Schools

Warsaw, 46582 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary446 students

Mentone Elementary School

Tippecanoe Valley School Corp

Mentone, 46539 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary440 students

North Webster Elementary School

Wawasee Community School Corp

North Webster, 46555 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary440 students

Jefferson Elementary School

Warsaw Community Schools

Winona Lake, 46590 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary438 students

Tippecanoe Valley Middle School

Tippecanoe Valley School Corp

Arkon, 46910 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle409 students

Pierceton Elementary School

Whitko Community School Corp

Pierceton, 46562 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary386 students

Claypool Elementary School

Warsaw Community Schools

Claypool, 46510 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary294 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,428

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 Kosciusko County?
Kosciusko County has a school score of 49/100, 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 Kosciusko County?
The high school graduation rate in Kosciusko County is 96.4%, 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 Kosciusko County spend per student?
Kosciusko County spends $5,428 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 Kosciusko County, Indiana — FAQ

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

Kosciusko County supports 11,352 students through 20 public schools distributed among four districts. The infrastructure features 13 elementary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools. This high ratio of elementary schools ensures localized early childhood education across the county.

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

Warsaw Community Schools is the dominant district, managing 11 schools and 6,734 students. Wawasee Community School Corp also plays a major role with five schools serving nearly 3,000 students. The county relies entirely on traditional public districts, with 0% of its schools operating under charter status.

What is the school experience like in Kosciusko County?

The county features 12 rural schools and 8 town-based schools, providing a quintessential Midwestern educational environment. While the average school size is 568, Warsaw Community High School stands out as a large-scale institution with 2,104 students. Most students experience a mix of quiet rural settings and vibrant town centers.

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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.