Miami County Schools & Education
Miami County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$4,752
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#18
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Miami County
Measured School Summary
Miami County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $4,752 per pupil, Miami County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 25% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Miami 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
10 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 #18 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
4.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$4,752
$755 below the state average
School coverage
10
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
Miami County has 10 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.
What Miami 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
Miami 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
#18
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.
Maconaquah School Corp
Elementary to high school visible
1,941 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Peru Community Schools
Elementary and high visible
1,856 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
North Miami Community Schools
Elementary and high visible
769 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Oak Hill United School Corp
Elementary school only in this slice
330 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Oak Hill United School Corp is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Miami County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Miami 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 Miami 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.
Miami County's Ten-School System
Miami County provides public education through 10 schools across 4 distinct districts. The infrastructure supports 4,896 students with a focus on elementary education, featuring 6 primary campuses and 3 high schools.
State-Leading Graduation Success
The county boasts an impressive 97.0% graduation rate, significantly higher than both the Indiana state average of 92.6% and the national 87.0% mark. This excellence is achieved with a lean $4,752 per-pupil expenditure, showing high efficiency.
A Spotlight on Maconaquah and Peru
Maconaquah School Corp is the largest district by enrollment with 1,941 students, followed closely by Peru Community Schools with 1,856 students. No charter schools operate in the county, leaving all 4,896 students in traditional public settings.
Rural Roots and Town Traditions
Seven of the county's schools are rural, while three are situated in towns, maintaining an average enrollment of 490 students per school. Peru Jr/Sr High is the largest single campus, housing 883 students under one roof.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Miami County
Reported Enrollment
4,896
10 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Miami County
Maconaquah School Corp
Peru Community Schools
Oak Hill United School Corp
North Miami Community Schools
10 Public Schools in Miami 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru Jr/Sr High School | Record | Peru Community Schools | Peru, 46970Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 883 |
| Maconaquah High School | Record | Maconaquah School Corp | Bunker Hill, 46914Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 594 |
| Maconaquah Elementary School | Record | Maconaquah School Corp | Bunker Hill, 46914Rural: Fringe | 2–5 | Primary | 557 |
| Blair Pointe Upper Elementary | Record | Peru Community Schools | Peru, 46970Town: Distant | 3–6 | Primary | 552 |
| Maconaquah Middle School | Record | Maconaquah School Corp | Bunker Hill, 46914Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 435 |
| Elmwood Primary Learning Center | Record | Peru Community Schools | Peru, 46970Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 421 |
| North Miami Middle/High School | Record | North Miami Community Schools | Denver, 46926Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 400 |
| North Miami Elementary School | Record | North Miami Community Schools | Denver, 46926Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 369 |
| Pipe Creek Elementary School | Record | Maconaquah School Corp | Peru, 46970Rural: Fringe | PK–1 | Primary | 355 |
| Converse Elementary School | Record | Oak Hill United School Corp | Converse, 46919Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 330 |
Maconaquah High School
Maconaquah School Corp
Bunker Hill, 46914 / Rural: Fringe
Maconaquah Elementary School
Maconaquah School Corp
Bunker Hill, 46914 / Rural: Fringe
Blair Pointe Upper Elementary
Peru Community Schools
Peru, 46970 / Town: Distant
Maconaquah Middle School
Maconaquah School Corp
Bunker Hill, 46914 / Rural: Fringe
Elmwood Primary Learning Center
Peru Community Schools
Peru, 46970 / Town: Distant
North Miami Middle/High School
North Miami Community Schools
Denver, 46926 / Rural: Distant
North Miami Elementary School
North Miami Community Schools
Denver, 46926 / Rural: Distant
Pipe Creek Elementary School
Maconaquah School Corp
Peru, 46970 / Rural: Fringe
Converse Elementary School
Oak Hill United School Corp
Converse, 46919 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$4,752
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Miami County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Miami County, Indiana?
Miami County provides public education through 10 schools across 4 distinct districts. The infrastructure supports 4,896 students with a focus on elementary education, featuring 6 primary campuses and 3 high schools.
How do schools in Miami County perform academically?
The county boasts an impressive 97.0% graduation rate, significantly higher than both the Indiana state average of 92.6% and the national 87.0% mark. This excellence is achieved with a lean $4,752 per-pupil expenditure, showing high efficiency.
What are the major school districts in Miami County, Indiana?
Maconaquah School Corp is the largest district by enrollment with 1,941 students, followed closely by Peru Community Schools with 1,856 students. No charter schools operate in the county, leaving all 4,896 students in traditional public settings.
What is the school experience like in Miami County?
Seven of the county's schools are rural, while three are situated in towns, maintaining an average enrollment of 490 students per school. Peru Jr/Sr High is the largest single campus, housing 883 students under one roof.
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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.