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

No. Use the LaPorte 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 LaPorte 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 LaPorte County?

Start with the 35 listed public schools and 7 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

LaPorte County Schools & Education

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

LaPorte County, Indiana

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

School Score

33/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

90.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,816

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

33/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#67

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: LaPorte County

Measured School Summary

Despite a lower school score of 33/100, LaPorte County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.6%, suggesting effective student support systems.

Funding Context

At $5,816 per pupil, LaPorte County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 16% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read LaPorte 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 7 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

33/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #67 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

90.6%

2.0 pts below the state average

Funding context

$5,816

$309 above the state average

School coverage

7 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

LaPorte County has 35 public schools across 7 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 LaPorte 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.

Review-carefully county

LaPorte County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#67

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points below 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.

LaPorte Community School Corp

Elementary and middle visible

6,227 students

Elementary 8Middle 2High 0Other 1

11 listed schools in this county slice.

Michigan City Area Schools

Elementary to high school visible

4,790 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 2Other 1

12 listed schools in this county slice.

New Prairie United School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

2,433 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

South Central Com School Corp

Elementary and high visible

950 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Michigan City Area Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 13 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 LaPorte County?

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

Comprehensive Schooling Along the Lakefront

LaPorte County supports 15,962 students through 35 public schools organized into seven districts. The system includes 21 elementary, five middle, and seven high schools, along with two specialized campuses. This structure provides a balanced mix of urban and rural educational facilities.

LaPorte and Michigan City Lead Enrollment

LaPorte Community School Corp is the county's largest district, serving 6,227 students across 11 schools. Michigan City Area Schools follows closely, managing 13 schools for 5,193 students. The county also features one charter school, offering a small degree of public school variety within the traditional district system.

A Blend of Rural and City Learning

The locale mix is split between 17 rural schools and 14 city schools, reflecting the county's diverse geography. Average school size is 484 students, providing a more personal feel than larger neighboring counties. However, LaPorte High School serves as a major hub with 1,875 students on a single campus.

School Overview

Total Schools

in LaPorte County

Reported Enrollment

15,962

35 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

3% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary21

Middle5

High7

Other2

7 School Districts in LaPorte County

LaPorte Community School Corp

Michigan City Area Schools

New Prairie United School Corp

5 schools

2,910 students

South Central Com School Corp

2 schools

950 students

MSD of New Durham Township

2 schools

944 students

Tri-Township Cons School Corp

2 schools

337 students

Renaissance Academy Charter School

1 school

246 students

35 Public Schools in LaPorte County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 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 LaPorte County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
LaPorte High School	Profile	LaPorte Community School Corp	LaPorte, 46350City: Small	PK–12	Other	1,875
Michigan City High School	Profile	Michigan City Area Schools	Michigan City, 46360Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,555
New Prairie High School	Profile	New Prairie United School Corp	New Carlisle, 46552Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	979
LaPorte Middle School	Profile	LaPorte Community School Corp	LaPorte, 46350Rural: Fringe	7–8	Middle	941
Kesling Intermediate School	Record	LaPorte Community School Corp	LaPorte, 46350Rural: Fringe	5–6	Middle	903
New Prairie Middle School	Record	New Prairie United School Corp	New Carlisle, 46552Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	705
Westville Elementary School	Record	MSD of New Durham Township	Westville, 46391Town: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	517
South Central Elementary School	Record	South Central Com School Corp	Union Mills, 46382Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	495
F Willard Crichfield Elementary	Record	LaPorte Community School Corp	LaPorte, 46350Suburb: Small	PK–4	Primary	468
Joy Elementary School	Record	Michigan City Area Schools	Michigan City, 46360City: Small	PK–6	Primary	460
South Central Jr-Sr High School	Record	South Central Com School Corp	Union Mills, 46382Rural: Distant	7–12	High	455
Rolling Prairie Elementary School	Record	New Prairie United School Corp	Rolling Prairie, 46371Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	434
Barker Middle School	Record	Michigan City Area Schools	Michigan City, 46360City: Small	7–8	Middle	430
Westville High School	Record	MSD of New Durham Township	Westville, 46391Town: Fringe	7–12	High	427
Handley Elementary School	Record	LaPorte Community School Corp	LaPorte, 46350City: Small	PK–4	Primary	391
Lake Hills Elementary School	Record	Michigan City Area Schools	Michigan City, 46360City: Small	KG–6	Primary	383
Knapp Elementary School	Record	Michigan City Area Schools	Michigan City, 46360City: Small	PK–6	Primary	376
Edgewood Elementary School	Record	Michigan City Area Schools	Michigan City, 46360City: Small	KG–6	Primary	345
Springfield Elementary School	Record	Michigan City Area Schools	Michigan City, 46360Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	345
Hailmann Elementary School	Record	LaPorte Community School Corp	LaPorte, 46350City: Small	PK–4	Primary	343

LaPorte High School

LaPorte Community School Corp

LaPorte, 46350 / City: Small

ProfilePK–12Other1,875 students

Michigan City High School

Michigan City Area Schools

Michigan City, 46360 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,555 students

New Prairie High School

New Prairie United School Corp

New Carlisle, 46552 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High979 students

LaPorte Middle School

LaPorte Community School Corp

LaPorte, 46350 / Rural: Fringe

Profile7–8Middle941 students

Kesling Intermediate School

LaPorte Community School Corp

LaPorte, 46350 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–6Middle903 students

New Prairie Middle School

New Prairie United School Corp

New Carlisle, 46552 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle705 students

Westville Elementary School

MSD of New Durham Township

Westville, 46391 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary517 students

South Central Elementary School

South Central Com School Corp

Union Mills, 46382 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary495 students

F Willard Crichfield Elementary

LaPorte Community School Corp

LaPorte, 46350 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–4Primary468 students

Joy Elementary School

Michigan City Area Schools

Michigan City, 46360 / City: Small

RecordPK–6Primary460 students

South Central Jr-Sr High School

South Central Com School Corp

Union Mills, 46382 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High455 students

Rolling Prairie Elementary School

New Prairie United School Corp

Rolling Prairie, 46371 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary434 students

Barker Middle School

Michigan City Area Schools

Michigan City, 46360 / City: Small

Record7–8Middle430 students

Westville High School

MSD of New Durham Township

Westville, 46391 / Town: Fringe

Record7–12High427 students

Handley Elementary School

LaPorte Community School Corp

LaPorte, 46350 / City: Small

RecordPK–4Primary391 students

Lake Hills Elementary School

Michigan City Area Schools

Michigan City, 46360 / City: Small

RecordKG–6Primary383 students

Knapp Elementary School

Michigan City Area Schools

Michigan City, 46360 / City: Small

RecordPK–6Primary376 students

Edgewood Elementary School

Michigan City Area Schools

Michigan City, 46360 / City: Small

RecordKG–6Primary345 students

Springfield Elementary School

Michigan City Area Schools

Michigan City, 46360 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary345 students

Hailmann Elementary School

LaPorte Community School Corp

LaPorte, 46350 / City: Small

RecordPK–4Primary343 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,816

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 LaPorte County?

LaPorte County has a school score of 33/100, which is a lower 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 LaPorte County?

The high school graduation rate in LaPorte County is 90.6%, 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 LaPorte County spend per student?

LaPorte County spends $5,816 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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