Pike County Schools & Education
Pike County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,648
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#59
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Pike County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 37/100, Pike County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,648 per pupil, Pike County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Pike 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
5 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
37/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #59 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
0.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,648
$141 above the state average
School coverage
5
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
Pike County has 5 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 Pike 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
Pike 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
#59
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
Pike County School Corp
Elementary to high school visible
1,574 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Otwell Miller Academy
Elementary school only in this slice
94 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Pike County School 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 Pike County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pike County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Pike 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.
Pike County's Rural School Infrastructure
Five public schools serve 1,668 students across Pike County, overseen by two different educational organizations. The landscape features three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all located in rural settings.
Solid Outcomes with Efficient Spending
The county reports a 92.0% graduation rate, outperforming the national average of 87.0% and nearly matching the state's 92.6%. Per-pupil expenditure is $5,648, which exceeds the Indiana state average of $5,507.
Traditional and Charter School Options
Pike County School Corp is the dominant district with 1,574 students across four schools. Uniquely, the county also hosts Otwell Miller Academy, a charter school that represents 20% of the county's public campuses.
Small Rural Schools with Individual Attention
Every school in Pike County is classified as rural, creating a consistent environment for the 1,668 enrolled students. While Pike Central High School is the largest with 475 students, Otwell Miller Academy offers a very small-scale option with only 94 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Pike County
Reported Enrollment
1,668
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
20% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Pike County
Pike County School Corp
Otwell Miller Academy
5 Public Schools in Pike 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Central High School | Record | Pike County School Corp | Petersburg, 47567Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 475 |
| Petersburg Elementary School | Record | Pike County School Corp | Petersburg, 47567Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 458 |
| Pike Central Middle School | Record | Pike County School Corp | Petersburg, 47567Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 366 |
| Winslow Elementary School | Record | Pike County School Corp | Winslow, 47598Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 275 |
| Otwell Miller Academy | Record | Otwell Miller Academy | Otwell, 47564Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Charter | 94 |
Pike Central High School
Pike County School Corp
Petersburg, 47567 / Rural: Distant
Petersburg Elementary School
Pike County School Corp
Petersburg, 47567 / Rural: Remote
Pike Central Middle School
Pike County School Corp
Petersburg, 47567 / Rural: Distant
Winslow Elementary School
Pike County School Corp
Winslow, 47598 / Rural: Distant
Otwell Miller Academy
Otwell Miller Academy
Otwell, 47564 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,648
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Pike County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Pike County, Indiana?
Five public schools serve 1,668 students across Pike County, overseen by two different educational organizations. The landscape features three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, all located in rural settings.
How do schools in Pike County perform academically?
The county reports a 92.0% graduation rate, outperforming the national average of 87.0% and nearly matching the state's 92.6%. Per-pupil expenditure is $5,648, which exceeds the Indiana state average of $5,507.
What are the major school districts in Pike County, Indiana?
Pike County School Corp is the dominant district with 1,574 students across four schools. Uniquely, the county also hosts Otwell Miller Academy, a charter school that represents 20% of the county's public campuses.
What is the school experience like in Pike County?
Every school in Pike County is classified as rural, creating a consistent environment for the 1,668 enrolled students. While Pike Central High School is the largest with 475 students, Otwell Miller Academy offers a very small-scale option with only 94 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.