Noble County Schools & Education
Noble County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
91.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,332
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
33/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#68
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Noble County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 33/100, Noble County maintains a strong graduation rate of 91.5%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,332 per pupil, Noble County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 17% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Noble 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
16 public schools and 3 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 #68 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
91.5%
1.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,332
$175 below the state average
School coverage
16
3 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
Noble County has 16 public schools across 3 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 Noble 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
Noble 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
#68
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.
East Noble School Corporation
Elementary to high school visible
3,417 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
West Noble School Corporation
Elementary to high school visible
2,177 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Central Noble Com School Corp
Elementary and high visible
1,150 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
East Noble School Corporation is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Noble County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Noble 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 Noble 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.
Noble County's Rural-Town Education Infrastructure
Noble County operates 16 public schools across three districts, serving a total of 6,744 students. The network includes nine elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools alongside one specialized facility.
Steady Success Despite Lower Spending
The county achieves a 91.5% graduation rate, which exceeds the national average of 87.0% but falls slightly behind the state mark of 92.6%. Despite this success, per-pupil expenditure sits at $5,332, notably lower than the national average of $13,000.
East Noble Leads the County
East Noble School Corporation is the largest provider, educating 3,417 students across seven different schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with traditional districts like West Noble and Central Noble managing all public enrollment.
A Mix of Town and Rural Learning
Education here feels local and personal, with nine schools in rural settings and seven in town locales. Sizes range from East Noble High School's 1,054 students down to smaller primary campuses, averaging 482 students per school.
School Overview
Total Schools
16
in Noble County
Reported Enrollment
6,744
16 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Noble County
East Noble School Corporation
GuideWest Noble School Corporation
Central Noble Com School Corp
16 Public Schools in Noble 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 dataLevel
Showing 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Noble High School | Profile | East Noble School Corporation | Kendallville, 46755Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,054 |
| East Noble Middle School | Record | East Noble School Corporation | Kendallville, 46755Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 796 |
| West Noble High School | Record | West Noble School Corporation | Ligonier, 46767Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 697 |
| West Noble Middle School | Record | West Noble School Corporation | Ligonier, 46767Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 671 |
| Central Noble Junior Senior HS | Record | Central Noble Com School Corp | Albion, 46701Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 654 |
| West Noble Elementary School | Record | West Noble School Corporation | Ligonier, 46767Rural: Fringe | 2–4 | Primary | 480 |
| Avilla Elementary School | Record | East Noble School Corporation | Avilla, 46710Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 469 |
| West Noble Primary School | Record | West Noble School Corporation | Ligonier, 46767Town: Fringe | PK–1 | Primary | 329 |
| Wayne Center Elem School | Record | East Noble School Corporation | Kendallville, 46755Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 328 |
| North Side Elementary School | Record | East Noble School Corporation | Kendallville, 46755Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 293 |
| South Side Elementary School | Record | East Noble School Corporation | Kendallville, 46755Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 284 |
| Central Noble Primary School | Record | Central Noble Com School Corp | Wolf Lake, 46796Rural: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 249 |
| Central Noble Elementary School | Record | Central Noble Com School Corp | Albion, 46701Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 247 |
| Rome City Elementary School | Record | East Noble School Corporation | Rome City, 46784Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 193 |
| Impact Institutue | Record | DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist | Kendallville, 46755Town: Distant | 6–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| Northeast IN Spec Ed Coop | Record | DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist | Kendallville, 46755Town: Distant | PK–12 | Special Education | 0 |
East Noble High School
East Noble School Corporation
Kendallville, 46755 / Town: Distant
East Noble Middle School
East Noble School Corporation
Kendallville, 46755 / Town: Distant
West Noble High School
West Noble School Corporation
Ligonier, 46767 / Rural: Fringe
West Noble Middle School
West Noble School Corporation
Ligonier, 46767 / Rural: Fringe
Central Noble Junior Senior HS
Central Noble Com School Corp
Albion, 46701 / Rural: Distant
West Noble Elementary School
West Noble School Corporation
Ligonier, 46767 / Rural: Fringe
Avilla Elementary School
East Noble School Corporation
Avilla, 46710 / Rural: Distant
West Noble Primary School
West Noble School Corporation
Ligonier, 46767 / Town: Fringe
Wayne Center Elem School
East Noble School Corporation
Kendallville, 46755 / Rural: Fringe
North Side Elementary School
East Noble School Corporation
Kendallville, 46755 / Town: Distant
South Side Elementary School
East Noble School Corporation
Kendallville, 46755 / Town: Distant
Central Noble Primary School
Central Noble Com School Corp
Wolf Lake, 46796 / Rural: Distant
Central Noble Elementary School
Central Noble Com School Corp
Albion, 46701 / Rural: Distant
Rome City Elementary School
East Noble School Corporation
Rome City, 46784 / Rural: Distant
Impact Institutue
DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist
Kendallville, 46755 / Town: Distant
Northeast IN Spec Ed Coop
DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist
Kendallville, 46755 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,332
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Noble County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Noble County, Indiana?
Noble County operates 16 public schools across three districts, serving a total of 6,744 students. The network includes nine elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools alongside one specialized facility.
How do schools in Noble County perform academically?
The county achieves a 91.5% graduation rate, which exceeds the national average of 87.0% but falls slightly behind the state mark of 92.6%. Despite this success, per-pupil expenditure sits at $5,332, notably lower than the national average of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Noble County, Indiana?
East Noble School Corporation is the largest provider, educating 3,417 students across seven different schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with traditional districts like West Noble and Central Noble managing all public enrollment.
What is the school experience like in Noble County?
Education here feels local and personal, with nine schools in rural settings and seven in town locales. Sizes range from East Noble High School's 1,054 students down to smaller primary campuses, averaging 482 students per school.
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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.