Pulaski County Schools & Education
Pulaski County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
3 listed schools in this county slice.
West Central School Corp
Elementary to high school visible
639 students
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
2 School Districts in Pulaski County
Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp
West Central School Corp
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 dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Pulaski Elementary School | Record | Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp | Winamac, 46996Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 510 |
| Winamac Community High School | Record | Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp | Winamac, 46996Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 374 |
| West Central Elementary School | Record | West Central School Corp | Francesville, 47946Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 325 |
| Winamac Community Middle School | Record | Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp | Winamac, 46996Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 255 |
| West Central Senior High School | Record | West Central School Corp | Francesville, 47946Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 206 |
| West Central Middle School | Record | West Central School Corp | Francesville, 47946Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 108 |
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School
Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp
Winamac, 46996 / Town: Distant
Winamac Community High School
Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp
Winamac, 46996 / Town: Distant
West Central Elementary School
West Central School Corp
Francesville, 47946 / Rural: Remote
Winamac Community Middle School
Eastern Pulaski Community Sch Corp
Winamac, 46996 / Town: Distant
West Central Senior High School
West Central School Corp
Francesville, 47946 / Rural: Remote
West Central Middle School
West Central School Corp
Francesville, 47946 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,191
State avg $5,507
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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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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.