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White County Schools & Education

School Score

30/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

90.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,539

National avg $13,239

State avg $5,507

School Score

30/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 39/100

State Score Position

#74

of 92 counties by score

Education Data Brief: White County

Measured School Summary

Despite a lower school score of 30/100, White County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.3%, suggesting effective student support systems.

Funding Context

At $5,539 per pupil, White County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 23% below the Indiana average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read White 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

12 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

30/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #74 of 92 Indiana counties with school score data.

Completion

90.3%

2.3 pts below the state average

Funding context

$5,539

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

12

4 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

White County has 12 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.

Parent decision brief

What White 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.

Review-carefully county

White County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#74

of 92 Indiana counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.

Twin Lakes School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

2,279 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

North White School Corp

Elementary to high school visible

900 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Frontier School Corporation

Elementary and high visible

671 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Tri-County School Corporation

Elementary and high visible

556 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Twin Lakes School Corp is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 White County?

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

Twelve Schools Serving the White County Community

White County features 12 public schools, including six elementary and four high schools, managed by four distinct districts. A total of 4,406 students are enrolled across these facilities, which provide a dedicated educational foundation for the region.

Twin Lakes School Corp Anchors the County

Twin Lakes School Corp is the largest provider, serving 2,279 students across five schools. Other significant districts include North White and Tri-County, and currently, there are no charter schools within the county borders.

Small-Scale Learning in Rural Settings

Eight of the 12 schools are located in rural areas, giving the county a quiet, focused educational character. With an average school size of 367 students, campuses like Twin Lakes Senior High (674 students) still maintain a personalized feel.

School Overview

Total Schools

12

in White County

Reported Enrollment

4,406

12 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6
Middle2
High4
Other0

4 School Districts in White County

Twin Lakes School Corp

5 schools
2,279 students

North White School Corp

3 schools
900 students

Tri-County School Corporation

3 schools
765 students

Frontier School Corporation

2 schools
671 students

12 Public Schools in White 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 12 of 12 matching schools

Twin Lakes Senior High School

Twin Lakes School Corp

Monticello, 47960 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High674 students

Meadowlawn Elementary School

Twin Lakes School Corp

Monticello, 47960 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary567 students

Roosevelt Middle School

Twin Lakes School Corp

Monticello, 47960 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle523 students

North White Elementary School

North White School Corp

Monon, 47959 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary433 students

Frontier Elementary

Frontier School Corporation

Brookston, 47923 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary380 students

Oaklawn Elementary School

Twin Lakes School Corp

Monticello, 47960 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary348 students

Tri-County Jr/Sr High School

Tri-County School Corporation

Wolcott, 47995 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High329 students

Frontier Jr-Sr High School

Frontier School Corporation

Chalmers, 47929 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High291 students

North White High School

North White School Corp

Monon, 47959 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High266 students

Tri-County Intermediate School

Tri-County School Corporation

Wolcott, 47995 / Rural: Distant

Record3–6Primary227 students

North White Middle School

North White School Corp

Monon, 47959 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle201 students

Eastlawn Elementary School

Twin Lakes School Corp

Burnettsville, 47926 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary167 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,539

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 White County?
White County has a school score of 30/100, 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 White County?
The high school graduation rate in White County is 90.3%, 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 White County spend per student?
White County spends $5,539 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 White County, Indiana — FAQ

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

White County features 12 public schools, including six elementary and four high schools, managed by four distinct districts. A total of 4,406 students are enrolled across these facilities, which provide a dedicated educational foundation for the region.

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

Twin Lakes School Corp is the largest provider, serving 2,279 students across five schools. Other significant districts include North White and Tri-County, and currently, there are no charter schools within the county borders.

What is the school experience like in White County?

Eight of the 12 schools are located in rural areas, giving the county a quiet, focused educational character. With an average school size of 367 students, campuses like Twin Lakes Senior High (674 students) still maintain a personalized feel.

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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.