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Steuben County Schools & Education

School Score

29/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

89.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

89.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,997

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

29/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#77

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Steuben County

Measured School Summary

Steuben County faces educational challenges with a school score of 29/100 and a graduation rate of 89.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $5,997 per pupil, Steuben County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 25% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Steuben 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

9 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

29/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #77 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

89.0%

3.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$5,997

$490 above the state average

School coverage

9

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

Steuben County has 9 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 Steuben 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.

Dominant-district county

MSD Steuben County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 6 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#77

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.

MSD Steuben County

Elementary to high school visible

2,607 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Fremont Community Schools

Elementary to high school visible

985 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

MSD Steuben County is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Steuben County?

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

Compact School Districts Serving Steuben

Steuben County manages two districts with a total of nine public schools serving 3,592 students. The landscape features five elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools.

High Investment for Growing Scholars

The county spends $5,997 per pupil, which is significantly higher than the state average of $5,507. While the graduation rate of 89.0% exceeds the national average of 87%, it currently trails the Indiana average of 92.6%.

MSD Steuben and Fremont Community Schools

MSD Steuben County is the larger of the two districts, educating 2,607 students across six campuses. Fremont Community Schools serves the remaining 985 students, and there are currently no charter schools in the county.

Predominantly Rural Learning Environments

Eight of the county's nine schools are in rural settings, offering students a quiet and focused environment. Angola High School is the largest institution with 785 students, while the average school size across the county sits at 399.

School Overview

Total Schools

9

in Steuben County

Reported Enrollment

3,592

9 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5
Middle2
High2
Other0

2 School Districts in Steuben County

MSD Steuben County

6 schools
2,607 students

Fremont Community Schools

3 schools
985 students

9 Public Schools in Steuben 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 9 of 9 matching schools

Angola High School

MSD Steuben County

Angola, 46703 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High785 students

Angola Middle School

MSD Steuben County

Angola, 46703 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle557 students

Ryan Park Elementary School

MSD Steuben County

Angola, 46703 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary398 students

Fremont Elementary School

Fremont Community Schools

Fremont, 46737 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary395 students

Carlin Park Elementary School

MSD Steuben County

Angola, 46703 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary375 students

Hendry Park Elementary School

MSD Steuben County

Angola, 46703 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary365 students

Fremont Middle School

Fremont Community Schools

Fremont, 46737 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle298 students

Fremont High School

Fremont Community Schools

Fremont, 46737 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High292 students

Pleasant Lake Elementary School

MSD Steuben County

Pleasant Lake, 46779 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary127 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,997

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 Steuben County?
Steuben County has a school score of 29/100, which is a lower 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 Steuben County?
The high school graduation rate in Steuben County is 89.0%, 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 Steuben County spend per student?
Steuben County spends $5,997 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 Steuben County, Indiana — FAQ

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

Steuben County manages two districts with a total of nine public schools serving 3,592 students. The landscape features five elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools.

How do schools in Steuben County perform academically?

The county spends $5,997 per pupil, which is significantly higher than the state average of $5,507. While the graduation rate of 89.0% exceeds the national average of 87%, it currently trails the Indiana average of 92.6%.

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

MSD Steuben County is the larger of the two districts, educating 2,607 students across six campuses. Fremont Community Schools serves the remaining 985 students, and there are currently no charter schools in the county.

What is the school experience like in Steuben County?

Eight of the county's nine schools are in rural settings, offering students a quiet and focused environment. Angola High School is the largest institution with 785 students, while the average school size across the county sits at 399.

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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.