Can I use Tippecanoe County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Tippecanoe County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Tippecanoe County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Tippecanoe County?

Start with the 36 listed public schools and 4 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Tippecanoe County Schools & Education

Name: Tippecanoe County, Indiana Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Tippecanoe County, Indiana

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,681

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#40

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Tippecanoe County

Measured School Summary

Tippecanoe County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.7%.

Funding Context

At $5,681 per pupil, Tippecanoe County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 12% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Tippecanoe 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

36 public schools and 4 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

44/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #40 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

93.7%

1.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,681

$174 above the state average

School coverage

4 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

Tippecanoe County has 36 public schools across 4 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Tippecanoe 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

Tippecanoe 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

#40

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.

Tippecanoe School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

13,616 students

Elementary 11Middle 6High 3Other 0

20 listed schools in this county slice.

Lafayette School Corporation

Elementary to high school visible

7,368 students

Elementary 8Middle 2High 1Other 1

12 listed schools in this county slice.

West Lafayette Com School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

2,420 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Excel Center - Lafayette

High school only in this slice

322 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Tippecanoe School Corp is the largest listed district slice, with 20 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 Tippecanoe County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Tippecanoe County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Tippecanoe 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 Robust Hub of Higher Learning

Tippecanoe County hosts a large network of 36 public schools serving 23,726 students across four districts. The infrastructure is well-rounded, featuring 20 elementary schools, nine middle schools, and six high schools.

Leading Districts in Greater Lafayette

Tippecanoe School Corp is the largest district with 13,616 students, followed by Lafayette School Corporation with 7,368. The county also features one charter school to provide additional choice to families.

Diverse Settings from City to Countryside

Students choose between 17 city schools, seven suburban locations, and 12 rural campuses. Large campuses like William Henry Harrison High School serve over 2,100 students, while the average school size remains healthy at 698.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Tippecanoe County

Reported Enrollment

23,726

36 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

3% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary20

Middle9

High6

Other1

4 School Districts in Tippecanoe County

Tippecanoe School Corp

Lafayette School Corporation

West Lafayette Com School Corp

3 schools

2,420 students

Excel Center - Lafayette

1 school

322 students

36 Public Schools in Tippecanoe County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Tippecanoe County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
William Henry Harrison High School	Profile	Tippecanoe School Corp	West Lafayette, 47906Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	2,136
Jefferson High School	Profile	Lafayette School Corporation	Lafayette, 47905City: Small	9–12	High	2,118
McCutcheon High School	Profile	Tippecanoe School Corp	Lafayette, 47909Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,825
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School	Profile	West Lafayette Com School Corp	West Lafayette, 47906City: Small	7–12	High	1,112
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate	Profile	Lafayette School Corporation	Lafayette, 47904City: Small	5–6	Middle	1,047
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School	Profile	Lafayette School Corporation	Lafayette, 47905City: Small	7–8	Middle	1,043
Klondike Elementary School	Profile	Tippecanoe School Corp	West Lafayette, 47906Suburb: Midsize	KG–5	Primary	981
Burnett Creek Elementary School	Record	Tippecanoe School Corp	West Lafayette, 47906Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	762
West Lafayette Elementary School	Record	West Lafayette Com School Corp	West Lafayette, 47906City: Small	KG–3	Primary	740
Battle Ground Middle School	Record	Tippecanoe School Corp	West Lafeyette, 47906Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	739
Wea Ridge Middle School	Record	Tippecanoe School Corp	Lafayette, 47909Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	710
Battle Ground Elementary School	Record	Tippecanoe School Corp	Battle Ground, 47920Suburb: Midsize	KG–5	Primary	644
Woodland Elementary School	Record	Tippecanoe School Corp	Lafayette, 47909Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	638
Wea Ridge Elementary School	Record	Tippecanoe School Corp	Lafayette, 47909Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	609
Mayflower Mill Elementary School	Record	Tippecanoe School Corp	Lafayette, 47909Suburb: Midsize	KG–5	Primary	600
West Lafayette Intermediate School	Record	West Lafayette Com School Corp	West Lafayette, 47906City: Small	4–6	Middle	568
Hershey Elementary School	Record	Tippecanoe School Corp	Lafayette, 47905Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	562
Glen Acres Elementary School	Record	Lafayette School Corporation	Lafayette, 47905City: Small	PK–4	Primary	542
East Tipp Middle School	Record	Tippecanoe School Corp	Lafayette, 47905Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	509
Southwestern Middle School	Record	Tippecanoe School Corp	Lafayette, 47905Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	496

William Henry Harrison High School

Tippecanoe School Corp

West Lafayette, 47906 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,136 students

Jefferson High School

Lafayette School Corporation

Lafayette, 47905 / City: Small

Profile9–12High2,118 students

McCutcheon High School

Tippecanoe School Corp

Lafayette, 47909 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,825 students

West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School

West Lafayette Com School Corp

West Lafayette, 47906 / City: Small

Profile7–12High1,112 students

Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate

Lafayette School Corporation

Lafayette, 47904 / City: Small

Profile5–6Middle1,047 students

Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School

Lafayette School Corporation

Lafayette, 47905 / City: Small

Profile7–8Middle1,043 students

Klondike Elementary School

Tippecanoe School Corp

West Lafayette, 47906 / Suburb: Midsize

ProfileKG–5Primary981 students

Burnett Creek Elementary School

Tippecanoe School Corp

West Lafayette, 47906 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary762 students

West Lafayette Elementary School

West Lafayette Com School Corp

West Lafayette, 47906 / City: Small

RecordKG–3Primary740 students

Battle Ground Middle School

Tippecanoe School Corp

West Lafeyette, 47906 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle739 students

Wea Ridge Middle School

Tippecanoe School Corp

Lafayette, 47909 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle710 students

Battle Ground Elementary School

Tippecanoe School Corp

Battle Ground, 47920 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary644 students

Woodland Elementary School

Tippecanoe School Corp

Lafayette, 47909 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary638 students

Wea Ridge Elementary School

Tippecanoe School Corp

Lafayette, 47909 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary609 students

Mayflower Mill Elementary School

Tippecanoe School Corp

Lafayette, 47909 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary600 students

West Lafayette Intermediate School

West Lafayette Com School Corp

West Lafayette, 47906 / City: Small

Record4–6Middle568 students

Hershey Elementary School

Tippecanoe School Corp

Lafayette, 47905 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary562 students

Glen Acres Elementary School

Lafayette School Corporation

Lafayette, 47905 / City: Small

RecordPK–4Primary542 students

East Tipp Middle School

Tippecanoe School Corp

Lafayette, 47905 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle509 students

Southwestern Middle School

Tippecanoe School Corp

Lafayette, 47905 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle496 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,681

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 Tippecanoe County?

Tippecanoe County has a school score of 44/100, 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 Tippecanoe County?

The high school graduation rate in Tippecanoe County is 93.7%, 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 Tippecanoe County spend per student?

Tippecanoe County spends $5,681 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.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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.

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