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Miami County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Peru Community Schools

Elementary and high visible

1,856 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

North Miami Community Schools

Elementary and high visible

769 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Oak Hill United School Corp

Elementary school only in this slice

330 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

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

Elementary6
Middle1
High3
Other0

4 School Districts in Miami County

Maconaquah School Corp

4 schools
1,941 students

Peru Community Schools

3 schools
1,856 students

Oak Hill United School Corp

5 schools
1,627 students

North Miami Community Schools

2 schools
769 students

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 data

Level

Showing 10 of 10 matching schools

Peru Jr/Sr High School

Peru Community Schools

Peru, 46970 / Town: Distant

Record7–12High883 students

Maconaquah High School

Maconaquah School Corp

Bunker Hill, 46914 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High594 students

Maconaquah Elementary School

Maconaquah School Corp

Bunker Hill, 46914 / Rural: Fringe

Record2–5Primary557 students

Blair Pointe Upper Elementary

Peru Community Schools

Peru, 46970 / Town: Distant

Record3–6Primary552 students

Maconaquah Middle School

Maconaquah School Corp

Bunker Hill, 46914 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle435 students

Elmwood Primary Learning Center

Peru Community Schools

Peru, 46970 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary421 students

North Miami Middle/High School

North Miami Community Schools

Denver, 46926 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High400 students

North Miami Elementary School

North Miami Community Schools

Denver, 46926 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary369 students

Pipe Creek Elementary School

Maconaquah School Corp

Peru, 46970 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–1Primary355 students

Converse Elementary School

Oak Hill United School Corp

Converse, 46919 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary330 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$4,752

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 Miami County?
Miami 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 Miami County?
The high school graduation rate in Miami County is 97.0%, 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 Miami County spend per student?
Miami County spends $4,752 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 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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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.