Starke County Schools & Education
Starke County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
40/100
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
$5,299
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
40/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#50
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Starke County
Measured School Summary
Starke County performs at an average level with a school score of 40/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.1%.
Funding Context
At $5,299 per pupil, Starke County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Starke 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 3 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
40/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #50 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
93.1%
0.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,299
$208 below the state average
School coverage
7
3 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
Starke County has 7 public schools across 3 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 Starke 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
Starke 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
#50
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 1 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.
Knox Community School Corp
Elementary to high school visible
1,746 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
North Judson-San Pierre Sch Corp
Elementary and high visible
931 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Oregon-Davis School Corp
Elementary and high visible
496 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Knox Community School 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 Starke County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Starke 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 Starke 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.
A Concise Education System for 3,000 Students
Starke County operates seven public schools across three districts, serving a total of 3,173 students. The infrastructure is streamlined into three elementary, one middle, and three high schools to support the local community.
Strong Academic Outcomes for Local Seniors
Graduation rates in Starke County reach 93.1%, beating both the Indiana state average of 92.6% and the national 87% mark. The county maintains this performance with a per-pupil spend of $5,299, hovering just below the state average of $5,507.
Knox Community Anchors the County
Knox Community School Corporation is the dominant district, serving 1,746 students across three campuses. North Judson-San Pierre and Oregon-Davis School Corporations manage the remaining student population with no charter schools currently in operation.
A Blend of Rural and Town Schools
Schools here are split between rural settings and town locales, creating a community-centric atmosphere. Knox Community Elementary is the largest school with 704 students, while the average school size across the county remains moderate at 453.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Starke County
Reported Enrollment
3,173
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Starke County
Knox Community School Corp
North Judson-San Pierre Sch Corp
Oregon-Davis School Corp
7 Public Schools in Starke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Community Elementary School | Record | Knox Community School Corp | Knox, 46534Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 704 |
| Knox Community High School | Record | Knox Community School Corp | Knox, 46534Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 572 |
| N Judson-San Pierre Jr Sr High Sch | Record | North Judson-San Pierre Sch Corp | North Judson, 46366Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 477 |
| Knox Community Middle School | Record | Knox Community School Corp | Knox, 46534Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 470 |
| North Judson-San Pierre Elem Sch | Record | North Judson-San Pierre Sch Corp | North Judson, 46366Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 454 |
| Oregon-Davis Elementary School | Record | Oregon-Davis School Corp | Hamlet, 46532Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 272 |
| Oregon-Davis Jr-Sr High School | Record | Oregon-Davis School Corp | Hamlet, 46532Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 224 |
Knox Community Elementary School
Knox Community School Corp
Knox, 46534 / Town: Distant
Knox Community High School
Knox Community School Corp
Knox, 46534 / Town: Distant
N Judson-San Pierre Jr Sr High Sch
North Judson-San Pierre Sch Corp
North Judson, 46366 / Rural: Distant
Knox Community Middle School
Knox Community School Corp
Knox, 46534 / Town: Distant
North Judson-San Pierre Elem Sch
North Judson-San Pierre Sch Corp
North Judson, 46366 / Rural: Distant
Oregon-Davis Elementary School
Oregon-Davis School Corp
Hamlet, 46532 / Rural: Distant
Oregon-Davis Jr-Sr High School
Oregon-Davis School Corp
Hamlet, 46532 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,299
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Starke County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Starke County, Indiana?
Starke County operates seven public schools across three districts, serving a total of 3,173 students. The infrastructure is streamlined into three elementary, one middle, and three high schools to support the local community.
How do schools in Starke County perform academically?
Graduation rates in Starke County reach 93.1%, beating both the Indiana state average of 92.6% and the national 87% mark. The county maintains this performance with a per-pupil spend of $5,299, hovering just below the state average of $5,507.
What are the major school districts in Starke County, Indiana?
Knox Community School Corporation is the dominant district, serving 1,746 students across three campuses. North Judson-San Pierre and Oregon-Davis School Corporations manage the remaining student population with no charter schools currently in operation.
What is the school experience like in Starke County?
Schools here are split between rural settings and town locales, creating a community-centric atmosphere. Knox Community Elementary is the largest school with 704 students, while the average school size across the county remains moderate at 453.
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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.