Martin County Schools & Education
Martin County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
93.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,090
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#51
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Martin County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 40/100, Martin County maintains a strong graduation rate of 93.3%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,090 per pupil, Martin County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Martin 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
6 public schools and 2 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
40/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #51 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
93.3%
0.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,090
$417 below the state average
School coverage
6
2 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
Martin County has 6 public schools across 2 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.
What Martin 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.
Small-system county
Martin County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#51
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Loogootee Community Sch Corp
Elementary to high school visible
750 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Shoals Community School Corp
Elementary to high school visible
669 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Loogootee Community Sch Corp is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Martin County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Martin 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 Martin 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.
Personalized Schooling in Martin County
Martin County features a small, highly personalized education system with only 6 public schools serving 1,419 students. Two districts manage the county’s infrastructure, which is perfectly split into two schools each for elementary, middle, and high school levels.
Loogootee and Shoals Lead the Way
Loogootee Community School Corp is the larger of the two districts, serving 750 students, while Shoals Community School Corp follows with 669. Both districts operate without any charter schools, maintaining a traditional public school focus.
An Entirely Rural School Experience
Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, offering a quiet and safe learning environment. The average school size is just 237 students, with Shoals Community Elementary being the largest at 314 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Martin County
Reported Enrollment
1,419
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Martin County
Loogootee Community Sch Corp
Shoals Community School Corp
6 Public Schools in Martin County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoals Community Elementary School | Record | Shoals Community School Corp | Shoals, 47581Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 314 |
| Loogootee Elementary School | Record | Loogootee Community Sch Corp | Loogootee, 47553Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 299 |
| Loogootee High School | Record | Loogootee Community Sch Corp | Loogootee, 47553Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 241 |
| Loogootee Middle School | Record | Loogootee Community Sch Corp | Loogootee, 47553Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 210 |
| Shoals Community High School | Record | Shoals Community School Corp | Shoals, 47581Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 192 |
| Shoals Middle School | Record | Shoals Community School Corp | Shoals, 47581Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 163 |
Shoals Community Elementary School
Shoals Community School Corp
Shoals, 47581 / Rural: Distant
Loogootee Elementary School
Loogootee Community Sch Corp
Loogootee, 47553 / Rural: Fringe
Loogootee High School
Loogootee Community Sch Corp
Loogootee, 47553 / Rural: Fringe
Loogootee Middle School
Loogootee Community Sch Corp
Loogootee, 47553 / Rural: Fringe
Shoals Community High School
Shoals Community School Corp
Shoals, 47581 / Rural: Distant
Shoals Middle School
Shoals Community School Corp
Shoals, 47581 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,090
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Martin County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Martin County, Indiana?
Martin County features a small, highly personalized education system with only 6 public schools serving 1,419 students. Two districts manage the county’s infrastructure, which is perfectly split into two schools each for elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What are the major school districts in Martin County, Indiana?
Loogootee Community School Corp is the larger of the two districts, serving 750 students, while Shoals Community School Corp follows with 669. Both districts operate without any charter schools, maintaining a traditional public school focus.
What is the school experience like in Martin County?
Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, offering a quiet and safe learning environment. The average school size is just 237 students, with Shoals Community Elementary being the largest at 314 students.
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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.