Parke County Schools & Education
Parke County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
14/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
84.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,593
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
14/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#90
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Parke County
Measured School Summary
Parke County faces educational challenges with a school score of 14/100 and a graduation rate of 84.5%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,593 per pupil, Parke County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 63% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Parke 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 2 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
14/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #90 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
84.5%
8.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,593
$86 above the state average
School coverage
7
2 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
Parke County has 7 public schools across 2 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 Parke 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.
Small-system county
Parke County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#90
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 25 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.
North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp
Elementary to high school visible
1,194 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp
Elementary and high visible
1,016 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Parke County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Parke 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 Parke 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.
Parke County's Two-District Education System
Seven public schools serve 2,210 students across Parke County, managed by two distinct school corporations. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools located in rural and town settings.
Room for Growth in Graduation Rates
The county's 84.5% graduation rate currently trails both the national average of 87.0% and the state average of 92.6%. However, per-pupil spending of $5,593 is slightly above the Indiana state average of $5,507.
North Central Parke Leads Enrollment
North Central Parke Community School Corp is the larger of the two districts, managing four schools and 1,194 students. Southwest Parke Community School Corp follows closely, serving 1,016 students across its three campuses.
Cozy Schools in a Rural Landscape
Parke County schools are small and intimate, with an average enrollment of just 316 students. Five schools are situated in rural areas and two are in town, with Riverton Parke Jr-Sr High being the largest at 472 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Parke County
Reported Enrollment
2,210
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Parke County
North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp
Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp
7 Public Schools in Parke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton Parke Jr-Sr High School | Record | Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp | Montezuma, 47862Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 472 |
| Parke Heritage High School | Record | North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp | Rockville, 47872Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 341 |
| Rockville Elementary School | Record | North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp | Rockville, 47872Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 341 |
| Rosedale Elementary School | Record | Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp | Rosedale, 47874Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 312 |
| Parke Heritage Middle School | Record | North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp | Marshall, 47859Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 263 |
| Turkey Run Elementary School | Record | North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp | Marshall, 47859Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 249 |
| Montezuma Elementary School | Record | Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp | Montezuma, 47862Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 232 |
Riverton Parke Jr-Sr High School
Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp
Montezuma, 47862 / Rural: Distant
Parke Heritage High School
North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp
Rockville, 47872 / Town: Distant
Rockville Elementary School
North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp
Rockville, 47872 / Town: Distant
Rosedale Elementary School
Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp
Rosedale, 47874 / Rural: Distant
Parke Heritage Middle School
North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp
Marshall, 47859 / Rural: Distant
Turkey Run Elementary School
North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp
Marshall, 47859 / Rural: Distant
Montezuma Elementary School
Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp
Montezuma, 47862 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,593
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Parke County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Parke County, Indiana?
Seven public schools serve 2,210 students across Parke County, managed by two distinct school corporations. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools located in rural and town settings.
How do schools in Parke County perform academically?
The county's 84.5% graduation rate currently trails both the national average of 87.0% and the state average of 92.6%. However, per-pupil spending of $5,593 is slightly above the Indiana state average of $5,507.
What are the major school districts in Parke County, Indiana?
North Central Parke Community School Corp is the larger of the two districts, managing four schools and 1,194 students. Southwest Parke Community School Corp follows closely, serving 1,016 students across its three campuses.
What is the school experience like in Parke County?
Parke County schools are small and intimate, with an average enrollment of just 316 students. Five schools are situated in rural areas and two are in town, with Riverton Parke Jr-Sr High being the largest at 472 students.
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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.