Steuben County Schools & Education
Steuben County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Fremont Community Schools
Elementary to high school visible
985 students
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
2 School Districts in Steuben County
MSD Steuben County
Fremont Community Schools
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 dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angola High School | Record | MSD Steuben County | Angola, 46703Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 785 |
| Angola Middle School | Record | MSD Steuben County | Angola, 46703Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 557 |
| Ryan Park Elementary School | Record | MSD Steuben County | Angola, 46703Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 398 |
| Fremont Elementary School | Record | Fremont Community Schools | Fremont, 46737Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 395 |
| Carlin Park Elementary School | Record | MSD Steuben County | Angola, 46703Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 375 |
| Hendry Park Elementary School | Record | MSD Steuben County | Angola, 46703Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 365 |
| Fremont Middle School | Record | Fremont Community Schools | Fremont, 46737Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 298 |
| Fremont High School | Record | Fremont Community Schools | Fremont, 46737Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 292 |
| Pleasant Lake Elementary School | Record | MSD Steuben County | Pleasant Lake, 46779Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 127 |
Ryan Park Elementary School
MSD Steuben County
Angola, 46703 / Rural: Fringe
Fremont Elementary School
Fremont Community Schools
Fremont, 46737 / Rural: Distant
Carlin Park Elementary School
MSD Steuben County
Angola, 46703 / Town: Distant
Hendry Park Elementary School
MSD Steuben County
Angola, 46703 / Rural: Fringe
Fremont Middle School
Fremont Community Schools
Fremont, 46737 / Rural: Distant
Fremont High School
Fremont Community Schools
Fremont, 46737 / Rural: Distant
Pleasant Lake Elementary School
MSD Steuben County
Pleasant Lake, 46779 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,997
State avg $5,507
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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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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.