Tipton County Schools & Education
Tipton County, Indiana
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
92.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,379
National avg $13,239
State avg $5,507
School Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 39/100
State Score Position
#54
of 92 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Tipton County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 39/100, Tipton County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.9%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,379 per pupil, Tipton County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 1% above the Indiana average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Tipton 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
5 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
39/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #54 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.
Completion
92.9%
0.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,379
$128 below the state average
School coverage
5
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
Tipton County has 5 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 Tipton 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
Tipton 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
#54
of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Tipton Community School Corp
Elementary to high school visible
1,442 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Tri-Central Community Schools
Elementary and high visible
787 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Tipton 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 Tipton County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Tipton 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 Tipton 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 and Community-Focused Schools
Tipton County supports 2,229 students through a total of five public schools divided between two districts. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
Exceeding Benchmarks in Graduation
The county achieves a graduation rate of 92.9%, beating the Indiana state average of 92.6%. This solid performance is maintained with a per-pupil expenditure of $5,379, just slightly under the state average.
Tipton and Tri-Central Districts
Tipton Community School Corp is the larger district, serving 1,442 students across three schools. Tri-Central Community Schools educates the remaining 787 students, with no charter schools operating in the area.
A Balanced Mix of Town and Rural
Education in Tipton County is split between three town schools and two rural campuses. Tipton Elementary is the largest campus with 668 students, while the average school size across the county is 446.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Tipton County
Reported Enrollment
2,229
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Tipton County
Tipton Community School Corp
Tri-Central Community Schools
5 Public Schools in Tipton 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Elementary School | Record | Tipton Community School Corp | Tipton, 46072Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 668 |
| Tipton High School | Record | Tipton Community School Corp | Tipton, 46072Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 439 |
| Tri Central Middle-High School | Record | Tri-Central Community Schools | Sharpsville, 46068Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 410 |
| Tri Central Elementary | Record | Tri-Central Community Schools | Sharpsville, 46068Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 377 |
| Tipton Middle School | Record | Tipton Community School Corp | Tipton, 46072Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 335 |
Tipton Elementary School
Tipton Community School Corp
Tipton, 46072 / Town: Fringe
Tipton High School
Tipton Community School Corp
Tipton, 46072 / Town: Fringe
Tri Central Middle-High School
Tri-Central Community Schools
Sharpsville, 46068 / Rural: Fringe
Tri Central Elementary
Tri-Central Community Schools
Sharpsville, 46068 / Rural: Fringe
Tipton Middle School
Tipton Community School Corp
Tipton, 46072 / Town: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,379
State avg $5,507
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Schools in Tipton County, Indiana — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Tipton County, Indiana?
Tipton County supports 2,229 students through a total of five public schools divided between two districts. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
How do schools in Tipton County perform academically?
The county achieves a graduation rate of 92.9%, beating the Indiana state average of 92.6%. This solid performance is maintained with a per-pupil expenditure of $5,379, just slightly under the state average.
What are the major school districts in Tipton County, Indiana?
Tipton Community School Corp is the larger district, serving 1,442 students across three schools. Tri-Central Community Schools educates the remaining 787 students, with no charter schools operating in the area.
What is the school experience like in Tipton County?
Education in Tipton County is split between three town schools and two rural campuses. Tipton Elementary is the largest campus with 668 students, while the average school size across the county is 446.
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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.