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Pulaski County Schools & Education

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,191

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#23

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Pulaski County

Measured School Summary

Pulaski County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.1%.

Funding Context

At $6,191 per pupil, Pulaski County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 22% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Pulaski 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

6 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

48/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #23 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

93.1%

0.5 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,191

$684 above the state average

School coverage

6

2 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

Pulaski County has 6 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.

Parent decision brief

What Pulaski 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

Pulaski 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

#23

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.

Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp

Elementary to high school visible

1,139 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

West Central School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

639 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Pulaski County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pulaski 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 Pulaski 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.

Intimate Schools Serving Pulaski Students

Pulaski County operates a streamlined network of six public schools managed by two local districts. These facilities serve a total enrollment of 1,778 students, balanced evenly with two elementary, two middle, and two high schools. It is a highly localized system designed for close-knit student populations.

Eastern Pulaski and West Central Districts

Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is the larger provider, enrolling 1,139 students across three schools. West Central School Corporation serves the remaining 639 students. The county does not host any charter schools, focusing all resources on its two core community districts.

Town and Country Classroom Settings

The locale is split evenly between town and rural settings, with three schools in each category. The average school size is remarkably small at 296 students, ranging from Winamac Community Middle School's 255 students to Eastern Pulaski Elementary's 510 students. Education here feels personal and community-oriented due to these low enrollment numbers.

School Overview

Total Schools

6

in Pulaski County

Reported Enrollment

1,778

6 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle2
High2
Other0

2 School Districts in Pulaski County

Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp

3 schools
1,139 students

West Central School Corp

3 schools
639 students

6 Public Schools in Pulaski 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 data

Level

Showing 6 of 6 matching schools

Eastern Pulaski Elementary School

Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp

Winamac, 46996 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary510 students

Winamac Community High School

Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp

Winamac, 46996 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High374 students

West Central Elementary School

West Central School Corp

Francesville, 47946 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–6Primary325 students

Winamac Community Middle School

Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp

Winamac, 46996 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle255 students

West Central Senior High School

West Central School Corp

Francesville, 47946 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High206 students

West Central Middle School

West Central School Corp

Francesville, 47946 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle108 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,191

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 Pulaski County?
Pulaski County has a school score of 48/100, which is a midrange 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 Pulaski County?
The high school graduation rate in Pulaski County is 93.1%, 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 Pulaski County spend per student?
Pulaski County spends $6,191 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 Pulaski County, Indiana — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Pulaski County, Indiana?

Pulaski County operates a streamlined network of six public schools managed by two local districts. These facilities serve a total enrollment of 1,778 students, balanced evenly with two elementary, two middle, and two high schools. It is a highly localized system designed for close-knit student populations.

What are the major school districts in Pulaski County, Indiana?

Eastern Pulaski Community School Corporation is the larger provider, enrolling 1,139 students across three schools. West Central School Corporation serves the remaining 639 students. The county does not host any charter schools, focusing all resources on its two core community districts.

What is the school experience like in Pulaski County?

The locale is split evenly between town and rural settings, with three schools in each category. The average school size is remarkably small at 296 students, ranging from Winamac Community Middle School's 255 students to Eastern Pulaski Elementary's 510 students. Education here feels personal and community-oriented due to these low enrollment numbers.

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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.