Orange County Schools & Education
Orange County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,820
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#6
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Orange County
Measured School Summary
Orange County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.6%.
Funding Context
At $5,820 per pupil, Orange County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 35% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Orange 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
7 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
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #6 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
96.6%
4.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,820
$313 above the state average
School coverage
7
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
Orange County has 7 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 Orange 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
Orange 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
#6
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 14 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.
Paoli Community School Corp
Elementary and high visible
1,273 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Orleans Community Schools
Elementary and high visible
908 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Springs Valley Com School Corp
Elementary and high visible
837 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Lost River Career Cooperative
High school only in this slice
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Orleans Community Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Orange County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Orange County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Orange 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.
Orange County's Seven-School Public Network
Four different school districts manage seven public schools across Orange County, supporting 3,018 students. The infrastructure consists of three elementary schools and four high schools, reflecting a unique secondary-heavy layout.
Exceptional Graduation Rates Above 96%
Orange County boasts an impressive 96.6% graduation rate, far surpassing the national average of 87.0%. While per-pupil spending of $5,820 is well below the national $13,000 mark, it remains higher than the Indiana state average.
Paoli and Orleans Lead Enrollment
The Paoli Community School Corp is the largest district by enrollment, serving 1,273 students. There are no charter schools in the county, as traditional districts like Springs Valley and Orleans manage all local public education.
Traditional Schools in Town and Country
Schools are split between four rural and three town locales, offering families a choice of learning environments. Throop Elementary is the county's largest school with 712 students, contributing to an overall average school size of 503.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Orange County
Reported Enrollment
3,018
7 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Orange County
Paoli Community School Corp
Orleans Community Schools
Springs Valley Com School Corp
Lost River Career Cooperative
7 Public Schools in Orange 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throop Elementary School | Record | Paoli Community School Corp | Paoli, 47454Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 712 |
| Paoli Jr & Sr High School | Record | Paoli Community School Corp | Paoli, 47454Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 561 |
| Orleans Elementary School | Record | Orleans Community Schools | Orleans, 47452Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 512 |
| Springs Valley Comm High School | Record | Springs Valley Com School Corp | French Lick, 47432Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 454 |
| Orleans Jr-Sr High School | Record | Orleans Community Schools | Orleans, 47452Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 396 |
| Springs Valley Elementary School | Record | Springs Valley Com School Corp | French Lick, 47432Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 383 |
| Lost River Career Cooperative | Record | Lost River Career Cooperative | Paoli, 47454Town: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Throop Elementary School
Paoli Community School Corp
Paoli, 47454 / Town: Distant
Paoli Jr & Sr High School
Paoli Community School Corp
Paoli, 47454 / Town: Distant
Orleans Elementary School
Orleans Community Schools
Orleans, 47452 / Rural: Distant
Springs Valley Comm High School
Springs Valley Com School Corp
French Lick, 47432 / Rural: Distant
Orleans Jr-Sr High School
Orleans Community Schools
Orleans, 47452 / Rural: Distant
Springs Valley Elementary School
Springs Valley Com School Corp
French Lick, 47432 / Rural: Distant
Lost River Career Cooperative
Lost River Career Cooperative
Paoli, 47454 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,820
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Orange County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Orange County, Indiana?
Four different school districts manage seven public schools across Orange County, supporting 3,018 students. The infrastructure consists of three elementary schools and four high schools, reflecting a unique secondary-heavy layout.
How do schools in Orange County perform academically?
Orange County boasts an impressive 96.6% graduation rate, far surpassing the national average of 87.0%. While per-pupil spending of $5,820 is well below the national $13,000 mark, it remains higher than the Indiana state average.
What are the major school districts in Orange County, Indiana?
The Paoli Community School Corp is the largest district by enrollment, serving 1,273 students. There are no charter schools in the county, as traditional districts like Springs Valley and Orleans manage all local public education.
What is the school experience like in Orange County?
Schools are split between four rural and three town locales, offering families a choice of learning environments. Throop Elementary is the county's largest school with 712 students, contributing to an overall average school size of 503.
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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.