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Noble County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 5Middle 1High 1Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

West Noble School Corporation

Elementary to high school visible

2,177 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Central Noble Com School Corp

Elementary and high visible

1,150 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 1Other 0

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

Elementary9
Middle2
High4
Other1

3 School Districts in Noble County

East Noble School Corporation

Guide
7 schools
3,417 students
Open district guide

West Noble School Corporation

4 schools
2,177 students

Central Noble Com School Corp

3 schools
1,150 students

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 data

Level

Showing 16 of 16 matching schools

East Noble High School

East Noble School Corporation

Kendallville, 46755 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,054 students

East Noble Middle School

East Noble School Corporation

Kendallville, 46755 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle796 students

West Noble High School

West Noble School Corporation

Ligonier, 46767 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High697 students

West Noble Middle School

West Noble School Corporation

Ligonier, 46767 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle671 students

Central Noble Junior Senior HS

Central Noble Com School Corp

Albion, 46701 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High654 students

West Noble Elementary School

West Noble School Corporation

Ligonier, 46767 / Rural: Fringe

Record2–4Primary480 students

Avilla Elementary School

East Noble School Corporation

Avilla, 46710 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary469 students

West Noble Primary School

West Noble School Corporation

Ligonier, 46767 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–1Primary329 students

Wayne Center Elem School

East Noble School Corporation

Kendallville, 46755 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary328 students

North Side Elementary School

East Noble School Corporation

Kendallville, 46755 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary293 students

South Side Elementary School

East Noble School Corporation

Kendallville, 46755 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary284 students

Central Noble Primary School

Central Noble Com School Corp

Wolf Lake, 46796 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–2Primary249 students

Central Noble Elementary School

Central Noble Com School Corp

Albion, 46701 / Rural: Distant

Record3–5Primary247 students

Rome City Elementary School

East Noble School Corporation

Rome City, 46784 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary193 students

Impact Institutue

DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist

Kendallville, 46755 / Town: Distant

Record6–12Vocational0 students

Northeast IN Spec Ed Coop

DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist

Kendallville, 46755 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–12Special Education0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,332

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 Noble County?
Noble 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 Noble County?
The high school graduation rate in Noble County is 91.5%, 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 Noble County spend per student?
Noble County spends $5,332 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 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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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.